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Layered Taco Salad -- Think layered taco salads are just for parties? Think again! This salad features layers of lettuce, beef, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, cheese, and olives and makes for the most delicious dinner | wearenotmartha.com

Layered Taco Salad

Think layered taco salads are just for parties? Think again! This salad features layers of lettuce, beef, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, cheese, and olives and makes for the most delicious dinner.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Eclectic, Mexican
Keyword: Mexican, salad, Tacos
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 chili peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced (roughly 8 cups)
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 (6 oz.) can black olives, drained and sliced

Dressing

  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a heavy skillet, heat oil. Cook onion, garlic, chiles, chili powder, and cumin over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add beef to skillet and cook, stirring often while making sure to break up any large pieces, about 5 minutes. Pour excess fat from the skillet into a small bowl.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to the beef and allow to thicken, for about 3 minutes or so. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a shallow glass dish then layer the beef mixture on top.
  • Continue to make layers with the tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over the salad. Serve with a side of tortilla chips for some added crunch and also to help aide with the dipping/scooping process.

Dressing

  • In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients together until emulsified.

Notes

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