Taco Wedge Salad Recipe
This Taco Wedge Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chipotle lime dressing. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 taco wedge salads
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Sauteing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chipotle Lime Dressing:
- ½ cup (115 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Salad:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, cored, and quartered into 4 wedges
- 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup (80 g) red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup (60 g) sliced black olives, drained
- ½ cup tortilla strips (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Jalapeños, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, whole milk, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, and salt until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate.
- Salad: Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer, then spoon beef over iceberg lettuce wedges. Top with tomatoes, onion, cheese, avocado, and olives. Drizzle with dressing and garnish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco wedge salad with dressing
- Calories: 673 kcal
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