Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1/4 c. taco sauce (mild); shredded lettuce; chopped green pepper; chopped tomatoes; shredded cheese; 1 c. boiling water; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin; 1/2 c. cold water; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. diced red apple (1 medium); 3/4 c. chopped walnuts; 1/2 c. diced celery; salad greens (optional); red apple slices (optional)

Servings: persons

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. taco sauce (mild)
shredded lettuce
chopped green pepper
chopped tomatoes
shredded cheese
1 c. boiling water
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. diced red apple (1 medium)
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. diced celery
salad greens (optional)
red apple slices (optional)

1
In large bowl of mixer, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved.
2
Add cold water, mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt.
3
Beat at low speed until blended.
4
Freeze about 25 minutes or until firm about 1-inch from side of bowl but still soft in center.
5
Beat at medium speed until fluffy.
6
Fold in diced apples, walnuts and celery.
7
Turn into a 1-quart mold or individual molds.
8
Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
9
Unmold on plate.
10
Garnish with greens and apple slices.

1297

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, 1/4 c. sour cream, 1/4 c. taco sauce (mild), shredded lettuce, and more.

Yes, Taco 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 Salad

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