Summer Taco Salad

July 24, 2012 · by Jenny · in Blog Hoppin

Hi Everyone!

I am Raquel from Organized Island , where I blog about simple recipes, decorative crafts and of course, organization tips! I wanted to share a simple summer recipe that goes well with warm weather for So Very Me readers!

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg Taco seasoning (any brand)
1 head of lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup red onion
1 can kidney beans (rinsed & drained)
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 bottle Catalina salad dressing (any brand)
Corn or tortilla chips for serving

Cook ground beef until brown. Add taco seasoning mix, but do not add any water. While beef is cooking, combine all lettuce, onion ,beans, avocado, tomato and cheese in a bowl. Add ground beef to the mixture. If you are going to serve this the next day or later, cover the bowl and refrigerate until serving time. If you are going to serve soon, add salad dressing (I use about 2/3 of a bottle, but you can add more if you like). Serve with tortilla chips mixed in or on top of the salad and enjoy! This is a great salad to take to a picnic.

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Tags: recipe, salad, taco

22 Responses

Holly July 24, 2012 at 11:47 am ·

That looks delicious! I made a 7 layer taco dip yesterday for my stepdaughter’s pirate-themed birthday party that went over extremely well.
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:53 pm ·
  
  Thanks for your comment! Glad the pireate party went well!
Sofia July 24, 2012 at 11:57 am ·

That looks so good!! Now craving tacos!
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 3:01 pm ·
  
  Lol! I know what you mean.
NYC Single Mom July 24, 2012 at 11:57 am ·

This looks super simple, even a busy single mom like me could make. Stopping by form Blogging Social Media Facebook Group & tweeted too
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:54 pm ·
  
  Thank you for your comment & for tweeting too!
Deanna U July 24, 2012 at 12:08 pm ·

I make these every so often, perfect salad, no dressing required!
Linda July 24, 2012 at 1:26 pm ·

This looks so good! I’ll definitely give this a try…a perfect lunch for me!
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm ·
  
  Thanks for your kind comment!
amber July 24, 2012 at 1:51 pm ·

taco salad is almost always on our menu
Glenda Pitts July 24, 2012 at 2:24 pm ·

Yummy! – Going to try this one! Looks great! Bet it tastes better!
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:58 pm ·
  
  Thanks for your kind comment !
Kathy July 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm ·

This looks really good!

Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
Jenny July 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm ·

I love the recipes other people come up with I really hate cooking but my hubby is all for trying new things.
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:57 pm ·
  
  It’s easy enough – maybe hubby could make it?
  1. Jenny July 25, 2012 at 6:54 pm ·
    
    Definitely
Silent Springs July 24, 2012 at 7:47 pm ·

Looks good – just sub out the beef for more beans!
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:55 pm ·
  
  Yes – great idea for a meat-free meal!
Jenn July 25, 2012 at 6:09 am ·

I love a good taco salad!! We had chicken taco salad the other night–so delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe!!

Cheers, Jenn.
1. Raquel July 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm ·
  
  Thanks for your comment – cheers Jenn!
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Kassi @ Truly Lovely July 27, 2012 at 4:56 pm ·

This sounds delicious! I love anything taco related… Stopping by from your ad on The Fontenot Four!