Ingredients
Layered Salad
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head of lettuce, shredded (iceberg or romaine work well)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Tortilla chips for serving
Additional Garnishes (optional)
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat, then add the taco seasoning and follow package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Layers: In a large serving dish (a 9×13 baking dish or a deep trifle bowl works well), start layering the ingredients:
- Layer 1: Spread the shredded lettuce evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Layer 2: Evenly distribute the black beans over the lettuce.
- Layer 3: Add the cooked taco-seasoned beef as the next layer.
- Layer 4: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the beef.
- Layer 5: Spread the diced tomatoes over the cheese layer.
- Layer 6: Carefully spread the sour cream or Greek yogurt over the tomatoes.
- Layer 7: Add the guacamole on top, smoothing it out as much as possible.
- Top with Garnishes: Sprinkle the black olives, green onions, and any other garnishes you’d like on top.
- Serve: Chill for about 30 minutes if you’d like it extra cold, then serve with tortilla chips for scooping.
Tips
- For a vegetarian option: Substitute the ground beef with seasoned plant-based crumbles or skip it entirely.
- Make it your own: Add or swap out layers with ingredients like corn, bell peppers, or refried beans.
