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This image shows a colorful taco salad with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips, drizzled with a creamy lime taco salad dressing on top.

Taco Salad Dressing Recipe

This tasty Taco Salad is packed with flavorful beef atop crunchy lettuce, topped with all your favorite fixings. And don't miss out on our delicious lime crema taco sauce drizzled on top! Making tacos at home is not only fun but also tastes just as great as going out (maybe even better because it's fresher and uses better ingredients). Taco salad is like a taco but taken apart, giving you a new twist on the classic. They're really satisfying and incredibly simple to whip up.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk or fork
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring Cup

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 pound Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
  • 1 head Iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces Corn kernels, drained
  • 1/2 Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro optional
  • Tortilla chips for serving

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped Cilantro optional
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
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  • Add the taco seasoning mix and lime juice to the bowl.
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  • Mix everything together until well combined.
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  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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  • If desired, stir in chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
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  • Enjoy on top of your taco salad!
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Notes

  • To make a creamy base, start by mixing together the mayo and sour cream.
  • Add the taco seasoning to give it a flavorful kick.
  • Squeeze in some fresh lime juice for that tangy taste.
  • If you like, toss in some cilantro for an extra burst of herbiness.
  • Give it a taste and tweak the seasoning to your liking.
  • You can serve it right away or pop it in the fridge to chill for later.