Layered Taco Salad Recipes

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef; stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix salsa and lime juice., Arrange tortilla chips on a serving platter; layer with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, yellow pepper, beef mixture, onion, salsa mixture and sour cream. Serve immediately.

TASTY LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

SEVEN-LAYER TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, layer salad greens, tomatoes and onions. In 1-quart bowl, mix mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix; spread over onions. Top with chicken and cheese. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time. Top individual servings with tortilla chips.

SEVEN LAYER TACO DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
• Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Cook beef:
• Cook onion, garlic, chiles to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is well softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from skillet.
• Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Assemble salad:
• Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Tear up the lettuce and place in a large bowl.
• Chop the tomato and layer on top of the lettuce.
• Layer the drained and rinsed beans over the tomatoes.
• Layer the shredded cheddar over the beans.
• Crush the Dorito's and layer these over the cheese.
• Just before serving, cover the top of the salad with the Green Goddess dressing, spreading all over and to the edges of the bowl.

FESTIVAL LAYERED TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare meat and taco seasoning according to package instructions. Chill.
• In a large clear bowl, layer salad greens, corn, kidney beans, picante sauce, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese and cooled taco meat mixture.
• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder and hot sauce. Carefully spread over salad. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Garnish with tomatoes and olives. Serve with tortilla chips.

TURKEY TACO LAYERED SALADS

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
• For each salad, use a 4- to 5-cup container. In each container, layer ingredients in this order: 1 1/2 cups lettuce, 1 tablespoon onions, 1/2 cup turkey, 1/4 cup corn, 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/4 cup dressing and 1/2 cup cheese. Place small piece of waxed paper over each salad; sprinkle 1/2 cup chips on waxed paper. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours or salads can be tossed and served immediately.
• To serve, remove waxed paper; toss salads.