Festive Layered Taco Salad Recipe

Create a fiesta in your mouth with this vibrant Festive Layered Taco Salad! Crisp lettuce, crunchy tortilla chips, and zesty layers of beans, peppers, cheese, and creamy avocado-salsa make this a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for weeknights or parties. Elevate it further with grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 226.7 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Festive Layered Taco Salad

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Festive Layered Taco Salad

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How to Make Festive Layered Taco Salad

  1. Mash 2 ripe avocados with 1/3 cup of your favorite salsa.
  2. In a large clear glass bowl, layer half of the following: 5 cups shredded lettuce, 1.5 cups tortilla chips, 1 (15-ounce) can of your favorite beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color or a mix), and 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Top the first layer with half of the avocado-salsa mixture and the remaining 2/3 cup of salsa.
  4. Repeat layers 2 and 3.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite salad dressing! Sour cream, ranch, or a lime vinaigrette all pair perfectly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

27g

Carbs

4g