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Taco Salad

05/23/2014 By Tammi 53 Comments

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This Taco Salad recipe is my go-to when I want a quick and easy meal. Plus, as evidence proved, it’s a hit to take along to dinners and functions.

taco-salad

Taco Salad

If you are looking for other great summertime salads to enjoy at home or for a potluck, try this southwest grilled chicken salad, garden-fresh pasta salad, this broccoli salad or this amazing BLT Pasta Salad – they are all to die for!

Once again I have a recipe feature that is brought to you from a pot luck function. Maybe 12 years ago, at a staff pot luck and a co-worker brought her famous Taco Salad with french dressing.

I, along with many others, left that afternoon with the recipe in hand. It was that good.

This Taco Salad recipe is my go-to when I want a quick and easy meal. I love the spices and crunch! Plus, it's a hit for dinners and a potluck salad!

Even years later, we still talk about this recipe when together, and claim how much we all still make it today. This Taco Salad recipe is my go-to when I have ground beef on hand and want a quick and easy meal.

taco-salad-recipe

Plus, as evidence proved, this potluck taco salad is a hit to take along to dinners and functions. I’ve also made it out camping, it’s such a tasty fun meal to have anywhere!

Please note: The recipe you’ll find below is party-sized, so please half the amount if making for just your family unless you have a very large family. When halved, it’s the perfect amount for our family of 5, even with at least one person having seconds.

Classic Taco Salad

I also like that you can cook the ground beef in advance, and then warm it up right before. Then you can literally make this in no time!

What I really love, is that this Taco Salad recipe also has so many veggies, very colourful and so tasty, just like my Chicken Taco Soup recipe!

What goes in a taco salad?

This classic homemade taco salad recipe includes ground beef, lettuce, sweet peppers, green onion, tomatoes, cheese and nacho flavoured chips! The bold Mexican taste that brings it all together is thanks to the taco seasoning and French dressing.

Add a dollop of sour cream and it’s complete!

When taking this Classic Taco Salad recipe to functions such as a fun potluck, I suggest waiting until just before serving to add the nacho chips and dressing. Or else can get soggy depending on how long it sits before enjoying.

You could add the taco seasoning to the meat when cooking, yet I find that sprinkling it on at the end is best.

This is so that everyone can add as little or as much as they prefer. Plus, the taco taste is more pronounced that way.

Classic Taco Salad

I’d call Taco Salad a heathy meal or side, with the exception of the chips of course. You want the crunch yet you can always try and substitute as desired and see how it turns out. Also note that serving ‘chips for dinner’ makes you absolutely the best parent in the world. Just ‘sayin!

While the dressing is a little more intricate, I would very much compare this to the ever-popular ‘Taco in a Bag’ idea.

Yet this recipe is party-sized. I sometimes CRAVE this salad, and it’s been a favourite of mine for years, and I hope it becomes one of yours as well.

Enjoy!

Taco Salad
taco salad recipe

Taco Salad

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Taco Salad recipe is my go-to when I want a quick and easy meal. Plus, as evidence proved, it’s a hit to take along to dinners and functions.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 - 2 lbs Ground Beef, cooked and well drained
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce, shredded
  • 1 Green Pepper, diced
  • 1 Red Pepper, diced
  • 5 Green Onions, chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes, diced
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 1 bag Cheese Nacho Chips, crush in bag before opening
  • 1 envelope Taco Seasoning
  • 1 bottle French Dressing
  • Salsa and Sour Cream, as desired

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl {if not serving right away, leave out the chips, seasoning and french dressing until just before serving}. You may not use all the french dressing in the bottle, add 3/4 of the bottle, test, and add more if preferred.
  2. Serve with salsa and sour cream
  3. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 211mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Salads
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Comments

  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    05/23/2014 at 6:53 am

    I like the spin you put on it! Whenever I have had a taco salad, it’s been served in a tortilla bowl, but I love the idea of crushed up chips actually in the salad!

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  2. Kelsey Apley says

    05/23/2014 at 7:11 am

    We love taco salads in our house! Your take looks amazing!!! Now I am craving some taco salad ;-)!

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  3. Victoria Ess says

    05/23/2014 at 7:23 am

    I love making taco salad for potlucks! It tastes great, and I sometimes omit the beef to make it veggie friendly.

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  4. Stacie says

    05/23/2014 at 7:52 am

    I need to try this! I’m intrigued by the French dressing. Looks delicious!

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  5. susan says

    05/23/2014 at 8:02 am

    wow this looks amazing, to very yummy looking. I will have to make this for my mom.

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  6. JaimeeM says

    05/23/2014 at 8:05 am

    I love taco salad.

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  7. kathy downey says

    05/23/2014 at 8:21 am

    Looks delicious,thanks

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  8. Jodie says

    05/23/2014 at 8:51 am

    This looks absolutely delicious, I need to try it, and I’m sure my kid will also love it!

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  9. nicky says

    05/23/2014 at 10:19 am

    yum, looks delish!

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  10. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    05/23/2014 at 11:43 am

    that looks awesome, I want a taco salad now for dinner!

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  11. Dawn Lopez says

    05/23/2014 at 1:06 pm

    I can’t say I’ve ever tried taco salad before but it looks quite unique!
    Thank you for sharing such a great and easy recipe.

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  12. Debbie W says

    05/23/2014 at 2:33 pm

    I loved this stuff and completely forgot about it until now. Time to make it again.

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  13. Janice says

    05/23/2014 at 2:37 pm

    Oh yum. And the pics are so good, too.

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  14. Angela S says

    05/23/2014 at 3:04 pm

    I haven’t made a taco salad in forever. This looks amazing!

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  15. Liz Mays says

    05/23/2014 at 3:30 pm

    yes with all those veggies, it’s not only beautiful delicious. I love what I’m seeing here!

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  16. DARLENE W says

    05/23/2014 at 3:55 pm

    Looks intriguing , I will give it a try

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  17. Tammilee T says

    05/23/2014 at 4:52 pm

    Yum! This sounds perfect for upcoming holiday picnics and events. I am always looking for a new dish to bring with me to pot lucks.

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  18. Pam says

    05/23/2014 at 6:00 pm

    I have always enjoyed Taco Salad. This one looks delicious.

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  19. Kathy says

    05/23/2014 at 6:01 pm

    This looks delicious. I always need a good go-to taco recipe!

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  20. Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says

    05/23/2014 at 6:45 pm

    Great recipe! My family loves taco salads. I agree with your tip…I like my nacho chips crunchy and added just before serving too! 🙂

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  21. JulieK says

    05/23/2014 at 9:49 pm

    Oh I’ve had that before and it’s soooo yummy! I never remember to make it at home though – I need to start!

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  22. Emily says

    05/23/2014 at 9:59 pm

    I love taco salad, and yours looks amazing!

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  23. Christy Martin says

    05/24/2014 at 6:07 am

    We have a lot of parties throughout the year and they consist of about 8 adults, 7 toddlers and a teenager that would love to be considered an adult. This is a “fun” salad and so much more interesting than a fruit salad!

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  24. Kirsten G. says

    05/24/2014 at 6:42 am

    Yum! We really like taco salad. Instead of using bottled salad dressing, I use salsa. It gives it extra veggies.

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  25. Nicole W. says

    05/24/2014 at 10:18 am

    Looks/sounds delicious! I think I’d sub romaine lettuce to get some more nutrients! Need to try soon! 🙂

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  26. Viv Sluys says

    05/24/2014 at 10:49 am

    Taco salad is a perfect hot day supper. I’ve been trying to come up with a bunch of summer recipes and this is definitely going on my list!

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  27. Christina says

    05/24/2014 at 7:35 pm

    Love just about anything taco-ed!

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  28. Heidi C. says

    05/24/2014 at 8:30 pm

    This sounds yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!

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  29. Nena Sinclair says

    05/25/2014 at 12:04 am

    I love taco salad and your version sounds particularly wonderful! I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says

    05/25/2014 at 6:05 am

    This looks delicious and what a spin on a regular taco salad, I love it… will add to our Menu for the week

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  31. StacieinAtlanta says

    05/25/2014 at 7:21 am

    I love salads. We made taco salads a few weeks ago, but we did it with crock pot chicken. They were fabulous.

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  32. Brett says

    05/25/2014 at 8:05 am

    I haven’t had taco salad in years and years! Now I’m craving some

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  33. Stefani Tolson says

    05/25/2014 at 10:04 am

    This looks really good. It has been a long time since I have had a taco salad.

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  34. Leckie @ BabyStuff.Tips says

    05/25/2014 at 3:30 pm

    bless these pot luck functions 🙂 another great salad recipe

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  35. Ali P says

    05/25/2014 at 3:38 pm

    We love taco salad! This looks soo good!!

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  36. Michelle says

    05/25/2014 at 7:24 pm

    This looks so good Tami..great for hot summer days!! I am bookmarking this 🙂

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  37. Debi says

    05/25/2014 at 8:12 pm

    YUM> I love tacos and taco salad

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  38. Renee says

    05/26/2014 at 4:49 am

    This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. Wanda Tracey says

    05/26/2014 at 10:29 pm

    Honestly I think I’ ve made almost everything but I am excited to try this taco salad because this is entirely new to me and it looks so delicious.I love anything Mexican flavored and so does my family

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  40. Treen Goodwin says

    05/27/2014 at 6:46 am

    Oh yummy looks so delish , thanks so much for sharing i will be trying your recipe soon , we love taco Salad :0

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  41. GARRY S says

    05/27/2014 at 7:48 pm

    LOVE TACO SALAD

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  42. Joanne H says

    05/30/2014 at 4:24 pm

    I am making this for dinner tonight. Already cooked beef, but how do you recommend heating it before serving? I have never made this before, but the recipe looked so good…Thanks for posting it.

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  43. Lori P says

    06/05/2014 at 2:58 pm

    I’ll have to keep this in mind next time I’m craving some crunch!

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  44. Joanne H says

    06/08/2014 at 8:26 pm

    This taco salad was delicious!! Loved it! Now I’m looking for more great salad ideas!

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  45. Priscilla S. says

    07/14/2014 at 5:17 pm

    Do we add the water for the taco seasoning?

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  46. Nicholas Balandiat says

    11/05/2014 at 7:54 pm

    Your Taco Salad makes me hungry. It looks delicious!

    Reply
  47. Stephanie R says

    08/11/2015 at 10:48 am

    Oh man this looks delicious! This might be the first salad that my family might ask for seconds for!

    Reply

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