Enjoy this salad at home on Taco Tuesday or any night of the week. Your favorite taco ingredients are deconstructed and served up on a salad. No taco shell needed.
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Nutrition Facts

Ingredients
Taco Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 2/3 cup salsa (lowest sodium available)
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
Garnish Ingredients
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Directions
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir in salsa; cook 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; keep warm.
- Line 4 plates with salad greens. Divide beef mixture among 4 plates. Top beef with cheese, tomato, pepper and onion. Garnish with olives and dressing, as desired.