Description
Taco Wedge Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic wedge salad, featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, seasoned ground beef, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheddar, and black olives, all drizzled with a creamy chipotle lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chipotle Lime Dressing:
1/2 cup (115 g) mayonnaise
1/2 cup (115 g) sour cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt - Salad:
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1 large head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, cored, and quartered into 4 wedges
1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup (80 g) red onion, finely diced
1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 cup (60 g) sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup tortilla strips (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Jalapeños, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Place each lettuce wedge on a plate.
- Top each wedge with cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, avocado, and black olives.
- Drizzle chipotle lime dressing over each wedge.
- Optional: Sprinkle with tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, allow the dressing to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Iceberg lettuce can be replaced with romaine for a slightly different texture.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle powder for desired spice level.
- This salad can be prepped ahead, but add avocado and tortilla strips just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake / Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg