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Taco Salad Recipe
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Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy Taco Salad Recipe is filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, fresh greens, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, and drizzled with a light lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients

For the Ground Beef Taco Meat

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion - diced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1.5 tsp taco seasoning - or homemade taco seasoning
• 1 cup tomato sauce

For the Taco Salad

• 8 cups Romaine lettuce - (or iceberg) chopped
• 2 large tomatoes - cored, seeded, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion - chopped
• 1/2 cup black olives - halved
• 1 medium jicama - peeled and chopped
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup tortilla strips
• 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
• 1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced or (homemade guacamole)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salsa, black beans, diced bell pepper, jalapeño, Spanish rice, etc. - optional toppings

For the Lime vinaigrette (optional)

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice - plus the zest of one lime
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro - minced
• salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions

For the Ground Beef Taco Meat

1. Sauté the onions - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Stir often to prevent burning and reduce heat to medium if needed.
2. Cook the ground beef - Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a large wooden spoon or spatula to break the beef into smaller and smaller bits and pieces. Fully cook your ground beef before draining approximately 3/4 of the liquid and fat from the skillet.
3. Add the seasoning and tomato sauce - Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the .........
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Original Article from theforkedspoon.com

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