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Seven-Layer Taco Salad

Seven-Layer Taco Salad
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This Seven-Layer Taco Salad is a colorful, flavorful, and satisfying dish that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner. Layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, fresh vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

 

Ingredients

**For the Salad Layers:**

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/2 cup sliced black olives

• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

**For the Guacamole Layer:**

• 2 ripe avocados, mashed

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

**For the Sour Cream Layer:**

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

**For Garnish:**

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Add taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Let cool slightly.

3. In a large serving bowl or trifle dish, layer the chopped lettuce as the base.

4. Add the cooled taco-seasoned beef as the second layer.

5. Spread black beans evenly over the beef.

6. Sprinkle corn kernels over the beans.

7. In a small bowl, mix mashed avocados with lime juice, salt, and garlic powder. Spread this guacamole over the corn layer.

8. In another bowl, mix sour cream with chili powder and cumin. Spread this mixture over the guacamole.

9. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sour cream layer.

10. Add cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, and green onions on top.

11. Finish with crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy topping.

12. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

 

Notes

• This salad is best served immediately to maintain freshness and crunch.

• For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

• You can add jalapeños for extra heat or swap ground beef for ground turkey.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container, but note that the chips may soften.

• Layer in a trifle bowl for a beautiful presentation!

 

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