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A vibrant taco salad with fresh greens, ground beef, and various toppings in a large bowl.

Proven way to grow 7 Taco Salad Taco Salad

This taco salad is a crunchy, flavorful, and satisfying meal with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing. It's incredibly easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 6 cups Iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 3 cups Tortilla chips crushed
Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 medium Tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup Black olives sliced
  • 0.25 cup Green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Catalina dressing

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and crushed tortilla chips, setting aside some chips for garnish.
Assembly
  1. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the lettuce and chips.
Serving
  1. Pour the Catalina dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with the reserved tortilla chips.

Notes

For an extra kick, add some sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili powder to the salad. You can also brown some ground beef or turkey and add it for a more substantial meal.