Easy Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Taco Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola, for cooking the beef); 1 lb ground beef (450g); 1 packet taco seasoning mix (1 oz / 28g); 1 can kidney beans (15 oz / 425g, drained and rinsed); 1 cup Catalina or French-style salad dressing (240ml); 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens (about 6 oz / 170g); 2 cups tortilla chips (about 2 oz / 56g, lightly crushed); 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (150g, halved); 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese (2 oz / 56g); 1/4 cup red onion (35g, finely chopped); 1/4 cup sliced black olives (25g, drained); 1 cup chunky tomato salsa (240ml)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This easy taco salad is the ultimate weeknight dinner — seasoned ground beef and kidney beans piled over crisp salad greens with crunchy tortilla chips, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy salsa dressing. It comes together in about 30 minutes and tastes way better than takeout.

Updated at: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:04:15 GMT