Crunch into Flavor: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Perfect Taco Salad

For the month of June,  I am sharing a recipe for a quick and delicious taco salad.  This is a taco salad that will make any fiesta a hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) ground beef or turkey
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 1 head of lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup canned corn kernels, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)
• Tortilla chips, crushed
• Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Break it up into crumbles while cooking.
2. Drain any excess fat from the skillet and add the taco seasoning packet. Follow the instructions on the packet for seasoning the meat.
3. Once the meat is cooked and seasoned, please remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, and diced red onion (if using).
5. Add the cooked taco meat to the bowl and mix all the ingredients until well mixed.
6. Serve the taco salad in individual bowls or plates. Top each serving with crushed tortilla chips.
7. Add salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on top, or serve them on the side.

If you make this easy, fresh taco salad, please let me know in the comments below!