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
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.
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. Plus, as evidence proved, this potluck taco salad is a hit to take along to dinners and functions.
**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.
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}. I love that this Taco Salad recipe also has so many veggies, very colourful and so tasty!
When taking to functions, 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, so that everyone can add as little or as much as they prefer. Plus, the taco taste is more pronounced that way.
Also note that serving ‘chips for dinner’ makes you absolutely the best parent in the world. Just ‘sayin!
If you are looking for other great summertime salads to enjoy at home or for a potluck, try this garden-fresh pasta salad, this broccoli salad or this amazing BLT Pasta Salad – they are all to die for!
Enjoy!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Serve with salsa and sour cream
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Enjoy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
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!
Kelsey Apley says
We love taco salads in our house! Your take looks amazing!!! Now I am craving some taco salad ;-)!
Victoria Ess says
I love making taco salad for potlucks! It tastes great, and I sometimes omit the beef to make it veggie friendly.
Stacie says
I need to try this! I’m intrigued by the French dressing. Looks delicious!
susan says
wow this looks amazing, to very yummy looking. I will have to make this for my mom.
JaimeeM says
I love taco salad.
kathy downey says
Looks delicious,thanks
Jodie says
This looks absolutely delicious, I need to try it, and I’m sure my kid will also love it!
nicky says
yum, looks delish!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
that looks awesome, I want a taco salad now for dinner!
Dawn Lopez says
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.
Debbie W says
I loved this stuff and completely forgot about it until now. Time to make it again.
Janice says
Oh yum. And the pics are so good, too.
Angela S says
I haven’t made a taco salad in forever. This looks amazing!
Liz Mays says
yes with all those veggies, it’s not only beautiful delicious. I love what I’m seeing here!
DARLENE W says
Looks intriguing , I will give it a try
Tammilee T says
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.
Pam says
I have always enjoyed Taco Salad. This one looks delicious.
Kathy says
This looks delicious. I always need a good go-to taco recipe!
Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
Great recipe! My family loves taco salads. I agree with your tip…I like my nacho chips crunchy and added just before serving too! 🙂
JulieK says
Oh I’ve had that before and it’s soooo yummy! I never remember to make it at home though – I need to start!
Emily says
I love taco salad, and yours looks amazing!
Christy Martin says
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!
Kirsten G. says
Yum! We really like taco salad. Instead of using bottled salad dressing, I use salsa. It gives it extra veggies.
Nicole W. says
Looks/sounds delicious! I think I’d sub romaine lettuce to get some more nutrients! Need to try soon! 🙂
Viv Sluys says
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!
Christina says
Love just about anything taco-ed!
Heidi C. says
This sounds yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!
Nena Sinclair says
I love taco salad and your version sounds particularly wonderful! I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
This looks delicious and what a spin on a regular taco salad, I love it… will add to our Menu for the week
StacieinAtlanta says
I love salads. We made taco salads a few weeks ago, but we did it with crock pot chicken. They were fabulous.
Brett says
I haven’t had taco salad in years and years! Now I’m craving some
Stefani Tolson says
This looks really good. It has been a long time since I have had a taco salad.
Leckie @ BabyStuff.Tips says
bless these pot luck functions 🙂 another great salad recipe
Ali P says
We love taco salad! This looks soo good!!
Michelle says
This looks so good Tami..great for hot summer days!! I am bookmarking this 🙂
Debi says
YUM> I love tacos and taco salad
Renee says
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Wanda Tracey says
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
Treen Goodwin says
Oh yummy looks so delish , thanks so much for sharing i will be trying your recipe soon , we love taco Salad :0
GARRY S says
LOVE TACO SALAD
Joanne H says
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.
Lori P says
I’ll have to keep this in mind next time I’m craving some crunch!
Joanne H says
This taco salad was delicious!! Loved it! Now I’m looking for more great salad ideas!
Priscilla S. says
Do we add the water for the taco seasoning?
Nicholas Balandiat says
Your Taco Salad makes me hungry. It looks delicious!
Stephanie R says
Oh man this looks delicious! This might be the first salad that my family might ask for seconds for!