Loaded Taco Salad with Salsa Ranch Dressing
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 -6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat (lean ground beef, turkey or chicken)
- 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 head of romaine lettuce (cleaned and chopped)
- 1/2 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 2 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
- Additional add-ins:
- 1/2 cup black olives (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 2 avocados (peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salsa-Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mild salsa
Instructions
- Cook meat in a large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water and cook for a few minutes longer.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- To assemble salad place lettuce in a large bowl.
- Add in meat mixture, tomatoes, cheese and additional optional add ins and toss until combined.
- Before serving toss salad with desired amount of dressing and top with crushed tortilla chips.
- Salsa Ranch Dressing
- Mix salsa and ranch in a small bowl or mason jar until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use