How to Make Southwestern Taco Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southwestern Taco Salad is a colorful and delicious dish that brings together the flavors of the Southwest in a satisfying and healthy salad. This salad is packed with vibrant vegetables, savory seasoned ground beef, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect meal for any time of the year.

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Ingredients

  • 4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce leaves
  • 1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Press 1 tortilla into a 4-cup microwave-safe bowl to form bowl shape. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes. Let cool 1 minute. Gently lift out and arrange on serving plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • In saucepan used to cook Spanish Rice, combine rice, black beans and corn; heat through.
  • In tortilla bowls, evenly arrange lettuce. Evenly top with rice mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Top, if desired, with your favorite taco toppings such as chopped tomato, chopped avocado, salsa, sour cream and/or chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    664 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1347mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 346mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 683mg