Description
Seven Layer Taco Salad is a vibrant and flavorful Tex-Mex layered dish featuring seasoned meat, beans, veggies, cheese, and creamy toppings. Perfect as a hearty meal or party dip, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s fresh, customizable, and easy to prepare ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can refried beans or black beans, seasoned
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup salsa or taco sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 3 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 avocado, diced or 1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
- Tortilla chips (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmer until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- In a large glass dish or trifle bowl, spread refried beans or black beans on the bottom.
- Layer the cooked taco meat over the beans.
- Spread sour cream or Greek yogurt over the meat layer.
- Add salsa or taco sauce, smoothing gently.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Add chopped lettuce as the next layer.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and avocado or guacamole if using.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- Substitute beef with chicken, turkey, or vegetarian options like black beans.
- Keep lettuce and tomatoes separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips or Doritos.
- Customize with jalapeños, corn, or pickled onions for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
