Happy Cinco de Mayo Taco Salad
Cinco de Mayo, easy quick Taco Salad with ingredients you probably have in the house, in case you forgot about buying groceries for Cinco de Mayo…
Easy Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground chicken or ground beef, browned and drain fat if needed
- 1 can diced tomatoes, about 15 ounces
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- (Taco season mix instead of the seasonings can be used)
- Your favorite lettuce or salad mix, about 10-12 ounces
- 8 ounce bag of triple cheddar cheese, or your favorite
- Tortillas, chips, sour cream, guacamole, your favorite garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a skillet on medium heat, add chopped onions, brown and drain fat from meat, add all the spices, and tomatoes.
- Allow to cook on medium a few minutes, to make sure meat is completely cooked and liquid from the tomatoes has reduced a little. Turn off heat.
- Placed desired amount of lettuce in dinner bowls, top with some of the meat mixture, next shredded cheese, and any other toppings you desire.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips, tortillas.
- Enough for 2-4 taco salads. Depends on the size you make. Enjoy!
