Taco Salad with Lime Vinegar Dressing - Easy Taco Salad Recipe
This fresh and flavorful taco salad combines seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and a zesty lime vinegar dressing for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3 cups tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix along with 2/3 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vegetable oil, white vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, kidney beans, black olives, and shredded cheese.
- Add the cooked taco meat on top of the salad mixture.
- Pour the lime vinegar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Just before serving, top with tortilla chips for extra crunch.