The Best Taco Salad Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Taco Salad Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground round; 1 ounce taco seasoning mix; 1 head lettuce; 2 cups cherry tomatoes or 2 cups grape tomatoes; 1 cup grated cheese, of choice; 8 ounces black beans; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives (smallest can); 1 cup diced green onion; 2 peeled and cut avocados; 2 cups crushed Doritos; 1 ounce ranch dressing mix; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 lb ground round
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
1 head lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes or 2 cups grape tomatoes
1 cup grated cheese, of choice
8 ounces black beans
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives (smallest can)
1 cup diced green onion
2 peeled and cut avocados
2 cups crushed Doritos
1 ounce ranch dressing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup milk

1
Mix ranch dressing with mayo and milk in a jar and chill until salad is ready.
2
Brown and drain meat.
3
Add taco seasoning mix and follow instructions on package.
4
Put seasoned meat in a glass bowl, cover and chill about 20 min, stirring once.
5
Wash and cut lettuce.
6
Drain beans and olives.
7
Toss lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avacados, beans and olives in a large salad bowl.
8
Put about 2 cups salad mix into serving bowls and add 1/4 cup seasoned meat,a few pinches of cheese and top with crushed Doritos and 2 tbls ranch dressing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 lb ground round, 1 ounce taco seasoning mix, 1 head lettuce, 2 cups cherry tomatoes or 2 cups grape tomatoes, and more.

Yes, The Best Taco Salad Ever 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Taco Salad Ever

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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