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Southwest Ranch Taco Salad

Prep Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 small avocados
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 ground chuck
  • 2 teaspoons Newman's Own Mild Taco Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 can 15 1/2 ounces black beans
  • 1 1/2 cups canned corn
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for serving (optional), divided
  • 1 cup Newman's Own Southwest Ranch Dressing
  • 6 ounces tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Coarsely chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes and pit, peel and slice avocados. Set aside.
  • In large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Brown ground beef, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and water; cook according to package directions, 5-8 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
  • Drain and rinse black beans. Set aside.
  • Divide lettuce among serving bowls or plates. Top with ground beef, tomatoes, avocados, black beans, corn, cheese and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Tuck in tortilla chips.
  • Drizzle with southwest ranch dressing and sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican