Taco Salad Bowl
A taco salad bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and classic Mexican toppings served in a crispy tortilla bowl or over a bed of greens.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for cooking meat)
- 4 large tortilla bowls or baked tortillas shaped into bowls
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the salad base by dividing romaine lettuce into each tortilla bowl.
- Top with cooked taco meat, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, cheddar cheese, red onion, and black olives.
- Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt and salsa.
- Serve immediately while the meat is warm and the bowl remains crisp.
Notes
- You can use plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
- To make it spicier, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- For a low-carb version, skip the tortilla bowl and serve over extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco salad, taco bowl, Mexican salad, tortilla bowl, easy taco salad