Moms Taco Salad
There are many versions of this particular style of taco salad but I think that this one is a winner. It has never failed to get rave reviews.
There are many versions of this particular style of taco salad but I think that this one is a winner. It has never failed to get rave reviews.
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 lbs hamburger cooked and drained well
- 1 pkg taco seasoning reserve 1 t for dressing
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- to taste green onion sliced
- 15 oz beans chef's choice; optional
- 1/2 bag crushed doritos chef's choice
- taco salad dressing
- 8 oz thousand island dressing
- 1 t reserved taco seasoning
- to taste picante
- Carbohydrate 114.604336091351 g
- Cholesterol 71.1224699413333 mg
- Fat 28.11099821778 g
- Fiber 35.7852364292413 g
- Protein 19.38376996727 g
- Saturated Fat 8.404645549051 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (470g)
- Sodium 13700.214934969 mg
- Sugar 78.8190996621093 g
- Trans Fat 3.36042075067766 g
- Calories 720 calories
Step-by-step
- Cook hamburger and drain well.
- Add taco seasoning (reserve 1T for dressing) and blend well.
- Shred lettuce and add chopped tomatoes, green onion and beans if desired.
- When ready to serve, add cheese, crushed Doritos and dressing.
- Mix well and serve immediately.
- sour cream and taco sauce are nice additions if desired.
- Dressing: Blend Thousand Island dressing, sugar, reserved taco seasoning and picante.
- Mix well and add to salad just before serving.
Adding warm ground beef directly to crisp romaine lettuce causes immediate wilting and ruins texture. Chill the cooked meat to room temperature before tossing, or layer cold ingredients separately until the final mixing stage. Crushed corn chips absorb moisture rapidly, so incorporate them strictly at the table rather than during initial assembly. Maintain a balanced contrast between the warm seasoned protein and cold vegetables by keeping components separated in storage containers for up to 24 hours.
Complementary Side Dishes
Serving rich, heavily seasoned dishes requires bright, acidic accompaniments to cleanse the palate between bites. Roasted elote seasoned with cotija cheese and lime juice provides a warm counterpart without competing with the main bowl. Chilled watermelon wedges dusted with Tajin offer a refreshing, high-water-content contrast that cuts through the density of the cheese and dressing.
Common Pitfalls
Failing to drain excess rendered fat from the hamburger creates a greasy dressing emulsion that coats the mouth unpleasantly. Simmering the beef with a splash of water during the seasoning phase helps dissolve spice clumps evenly without burning the paprika and cumin solids.
