This taco salad is filling enough to be a meal and is packed with flavor and texture. Thanks to seasoned cooked beef and a vinaigrette made earlier in the week, this meal can be on the table in just a few minutes.
Olives, any type
- 2 oz
, sliced
(look for pre-sliced)
Tomatoes, medium
- 2
, chopped
Avocados, medium
- 2
, cubed
Lettuce, romaine
- 8 oz
, chopped
Cooked Mexican Ground Beef (leftover from Tuesday)
- ~1 lb
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:
Jalapenos
- 1/4
, chopped
Cilantro
- 2 Tbsp
, leaves torn and chopped
Garlic
- 2 cloves
, chopped
Oil, olive
- 3 Tbsp
Mustard, Dijon
- 1 tsp
Vinegar, apple cider
- 1 1/2 Tbsp
Lime juice
- 2 tsp
Honey
- 1/4 tsp
Prep
Make cilantro lime vinaigrette - (Skip if vinaigrette was made ahead on Monday.) Roughly chop jalapenos (you can skip these or use just a small amount if you prefer less spice), cilantro and garlic. Combine with olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, mustard and honey. Blend with an immersion blender. Taste and season with some salt. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Lightly reheat leftover ground beef if you’d like it warm.
Toss all salad ingredients (olives, tomatoes, avocados, lettuce and ground beef) with vinaigrette in a big bowl or set ingredients out on the table so everyone can assemble their own.