Spicy Layered Taco Salad

I made this this spicy layered taco salad twice recently and both times it was gone in no time. I took it to a potluck dinner last week and a huge bowl of it was gone. I did not bring any leftovers home. Everyone seemed to love it.

I love how easy it is to make and that it can be made ahead. I made this Sunday morning and it was delicious for a Sunday potluck lunch. The only thing I did different than the picture above was that I left the chips off and put them in a bowl on the side.

This is a pretty typical taco salad, just layered in a bowl. It is easy to change up with whatever beans or ingredients that you have on hand.

The one thing I do a little different on this than most taco salad recipes is the dressing. A lot of people use Catalina or a similar dressing for their taco salad. I have changed that basic recipe slightly by combining it with salsa.

I just mix half Catalina dressing and half salsa. It gives the salad a little extra heat, but still keeps the flavor of Catalina.

It is easy, delicious, and perfect for summer!

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Yield: 8 servings

Spicy Layered Taco Salad

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Change up taco night with this layered spicy taco salad. Perfect for a potluck or family gathering.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4-6 cups chopped or shredded lettuce
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/1 cups shredded cheese
• 1 tomato chopped
• guacamole or avocado
• 3/4 cup Catalina dressing
• 3/4 cup salsa, mild, medium, or hot depending on how spicy you want it.
• 4 cups Nacho cheese or tortilla chips

Instructions

1. In a pan cook ground beef until done. Drain off any fat and add taco seasoning according to package directions. Let meat cool completely.
2. In a large bowl layer lettuce, cooled meat, beans, cheese, tomatoes, and guacamole.
3. In a small bowl combine Catalina and salsa. Pour over salad.
4. Serve with nacho cheese or tortilla chips sprinkled on top or serve on the side.
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8 servings

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 618Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1802mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 10gSugar: 12gProtein: 36g