Description
Celebrate any patriotic occasion with this festive Taco Salad Flag! Perfect for a 4th of July gathering or any festive event, this colorful and flavorful salad is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 2/3 cup water
For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Taco Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: Spread lettuce on a serving tray. Top with taco meat, black beans (stars), cherry tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, olives, and tortilla chips.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with salsa if desired. Best assembled just before serving.
Notes
- Best assembled just before serving to keep the layers crisp.
- Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Serve with tortilla chips for scooping or as a meal with forks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
