Vmburns: The beauty of a taco salad (or pretty much any salad) is that you can add (or omit) any ingredients you don't like. Personally, I don't like tomatoes, so there are none listed in my ingredient list. If you like them, feel free to add them. You can also substitute the protein. Instead of ground beef, this recipe will work with steak, ground turkey, and ground or shredded chicken. It's up to you. Other ingredients you may want to consider include: avocados, olives, bell peppers, and pickled jalapenos.
If you're planning to eat this all in one shot, then combine everything and bon appetite. However, if you're cooking for one or two, you may want to consider a taco bar and keep your ingredients separate. That way, the taco meat doesn't wilt your lettuce. This is also a great option if you are serving people with special dietary needs. Vegetarians, vegans, anyone with allergies, or any picky eaters dining with you can all enjoy the same basic meal. Putting all of the ingredients out and allowing each person to add what they want, will help make sure everyone gets all the things they want and none of the things they don't.
TACO SALAD
- Brown the ground beef until there is no pink. Drain the grease and then return to the skillet and add taco seasoning and salsa. Cook until warmed through.
- Rinse and dry the lettuce and then chop. Sprinkle salt and pepper on dried lettuce.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side to char. Then scrape from the cob.
- Layer the taco salad by adding ground beef and all other ingredients.
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French fries most definitely. Now I'm going to have to add corn to my taco salads that sounds delish.
ReplyDeletesandydunc1@gmail.com
I had never had french fries on a salad until I went to Pennsylvania. But, corn is awesome! I hope you like it.
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DeleteYes. I like fruit, nuts, I’ve had salads with certain noodles uncooked in it.
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Yum! I like all of those, too!
DeleteI often add nuts (sliced almonds of pecan pieces), dried cranberries or drained mandarin oranges into salads.
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Kay, thank you for the kind words. I love nuts, dried fruit and mandarin oranges. So yummy!
DeleteI enjoy adding new things to salads. Will have to try adding french fries next time!
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I mean, it's french fries. So, I'm in for anything with fries.
Deletewhat is unusual about fruit and nuts in a salad? and what about a protein option for vegans. Who by the way don't like being put in the same category as "picky eaters"
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I apologize. I didn't mean to offend.
DeleteI like almost everything on a salad, but would skip the french fries.
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It was a shock the first time I saw french fries on a salad, but then I thought. . . .What am I doing. I love fries. But, then I'm willing to try just about anything once.
Deletefruit and nuts. i've never tried french fries, but have had ramen noodles.
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I like ramen noodles on salads, too. Love that crunch.
DeleteI am a salad omnivore. Like fruits, nuts, cheeses, proteins of most types, not too sure about french fries on a salad though. Think I'd rather have them beside a burger! Just finished Bookclubbed to Death and loved it! Did not see the end coming! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed Bookclubbed to Death. I like fries, so whether on a salad or with a burger, I'm in!
DeleteActually I am a California girl and was brought up in an abusive foster home and we were lucky to get food and when we were fed it was bland nothing added so that is how I continue to eat as a senior. Although I have made many taco salads for my kids when they were in the house and I have never put corn in it that is such a good idea I am going to try to do that next time I make one! peggy clayton ptclayton2 @aol.com
ReplyDeleteI hope you will like the corn. I didn't eat corn in my salads as a kid, but now, I'm willing to try a lot more things.
Deletewelcome today and thanks for this yummy looking recipe. I have a taco salad beef recipe that i love to make and we put it on lettuce with cheese, tomatoes and olives. I love to put things in my salads. I love nuts, fruits and meat and veggies. I have tried french fries, NOT a fan. I have tried fish (tuna fish I like) not a fan. but I do like to try things in my salads. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteLori, I'm not a fan of olives, but I know friends who love them in their salads. I do like tuna (normally). I have also had a salad with blackened Salmon that was delish!
DeleteHave food allergies so I don't add anything to something that I know i can eat. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteKim, better safe than sorry with allergies.
DeleteI'm pretty traditional- lots of cheese, bacon bits, croutons, sometimes tomato, cucumber, radish, or carrot if I have them. I did have a salad somewhere once with corn, and a chicken salad with grapes that were pretty good. I haven't tried French fries though- I've never heard of that one but now I'm curious.
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Alicia, You've named quite a few of my favorites. I love bacon. I also enjoy chicken salad with grapes and apples. So many delicious foods.
DeleteThat looks really good, I've been hungry for a taco salad, I'm going to try making my own now. I do like nuts and fruits in my salads. I like the crunch and sweetness it adds to the salad.
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Dianne. I agree. The crunch is awesome. The first time I made a taco salad and added Doritos, I though I had died and gone to heaven.
ReplyDeleteI love almost anything in my salad especially fruit, any veg, anything crunchy. I'm going to try Doritos in my next one. aprilbluetx at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI like tons of things in my salads, too. Sweet, crunchy, salty, it's all good. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteNice, adaptable dish.
ReplyDeleteI like that you char the corn on the stove burner! Gas burners are great for things like that and Indian chapati.
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I agree! I love my gas cooktop. I haven't tried Indian chapati, but will be looking it up. Thanks for commenting, Libby.
DeleteI enjoy salads and would try anything different to see if I liked it! tWarner419@aol.com
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