Creamy Taco Salad

5 from 1 vote

This Creamy Taco Salad is the ultimate fun party meal for game day. It's simple, perfect for a crowd, and oh so delicious!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: creamy taco salad recipe

Servings:

Ingredients

Tortilla bowls

4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large chopped romaine hearts
1 (16-ounce) can black beans
2 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 diced large red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (4-ounce) can drained green chiles
1 pint chopped grape tomatoes
½ (5-ounce) package nacho chips

Dressing

½ cup salsa
¾ cup creamy ranch dressing

Instructions

To make the tortilla bowls

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush or spray both sides of each 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place torillas inside oven safe bowls to create the shape you desire.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Set aside.

To make the salad

In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble 3-4 minutes until it is brown and cooked through. Add 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning and 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce and allow to cook down until it's your desired consistency. Drain excess sauce.
In a large bowl mix together 2 large chopped romaine hearts, ground beef, 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, 2 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 diced large red onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro,1 (4-ounce) can drained green chiles, 1 pint chopped grape tomatoes, and ½ (5-ounce) package nacho chips . Toss to combine.

To make the dressing

In a small container stir together the ½ cup salsa and ¾ cup creamy ranch dressing. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy!

Nutrition

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