Taco Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Taco Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground round; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups cooked yellow rice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 6 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves; 3 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed; ½ cup chopped red onion; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; ⅔ cup nonfat sour cream; ⅔ cup picante sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground round
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked yellow rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
½ cup chopped red onion
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
⅔ cup nonfat sour cream
⅔ cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

1
To make salad: Heat a big nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Add in beef and garlic; cook 9 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble.
4
Drain meat mixture and return to skillet.
5
Stir in rice and the next 4 ingredients; cool slightly.
6
Put lettuce and the next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, toss to combine.
7
To make the dressing: Mix together all the dressing ingredients, using a whisk.
8
Spoon dressing over lettuce mixture; toss to coat.
9
Place 1 1/2 cups lettuce mixture on 6 individual plates.
10
Top each with 3/4 cup rice mixture and about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground round, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 cups cooked yellow rice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Taco Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Taco Rice Salad

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