Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 2 lb. ground beef; 8 oz. sour cream; 1 to 2 pkg. Ortega taco mix (depending on how much ground beef); shredded lettuce; cut up tomatoes; 1 can chopped black olives; 1 can chopped green olives (optional); 1 jar Ortega salsa sauce; 1 (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar; 3/4 lb. frozen tortellini (either meat or cheese filled); 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds; 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved if large; Creamy Vinaigrette (recipe in this section) or salad dressing of choice

Servings: persons

1 to 2 lb. ground beef
8 oz. sour cream
1 to 2 pkg. Ortega taco mix (depending on how much ground beef)
shredded lettuce
cut up tomatoes
1 can chopped black olives
1 can chopped green olives (optional)
1 jar Ortega salsa sauce
1 (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar
3/4 lb. frozen tortellini (either meat or cheese filled)
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved if large
Creamy Vinaigrette (recipe in this section) or salad dressing of choice

1
Cook tortellini according to package directions until just tender.
2
Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water; drain well.
3
Drop green beans into a large pot of rapidly boiling water.
4
When water returns to a full boil, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender.
5
Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain well.
6
Gently toss tortellini with beans, tomatoes and just enough Creamy Vinaigrette to moisten, about 1/2 cup.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 to 2 lb. ground beef, 8 oz. sour cream, 1 to 2 pkg. Ortega taco mix (depending on how much ground beef), 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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