Italian? Taco Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Tasty Italian? Taco Salad Recipe for a Quick Weeknight Dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

685

Sugar

Fat

51g

Italian? Taco Salad is a fusion of two popular dishes – Italian spaghetti and Mexican tacos! This hearty salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you're short on time but still want something tasty and satisfying. The recipe calls for cooked spaghetti sauce, ground beef, chopped onions, and tomatoes, all layered on top of a bed of crispy lettuce and crunchy tortilla chips. The salad is then topped with loads of shredded cheddar cheese and baked in the oven until it's melted and bubbly. Serve it with some salsa and guacamole on the side for an extra kick of flavor!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink.
3.	Add the spaghetti sauce to the skillet and stir well.
4.	To assemble the salad, place the chopped iceberg lettuce in a large salad bowl.
5.	Crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them over the lettuce.
6.	Spoon the beef and spaghetti sauce mixture over the chips.
7.	Top the salad with chopped tomatoes.
8.	Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
9.	Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This Italian Taco Salad is a delicious and filling meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
It’s also a great way to sneak in some veggies and fiber! The crumbled tortilla chips give the salad a nice crunch and the melted cheddar cheese makes it extra cheesy and savory.

CONS

This salad is not the healthiest option, as it contains a lot of saturated fat and calories.
It’s also high in sodium, due to the use of canned spaghetti sauce and tortilla chips.
If you’re looking to make a healthier version of this salad, consider swapping out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken, and using fresh tomato salsa instead of spaghetti sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this salad is not the healthiest option, it does contain some beneficial ingredients. The iceberg lettuce provides some fiber and vitamin C, while the chopped tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and vitamin A. The ground beef is a good source of protein and iron, and the cheddar cheese is rich in calcium.

	1 iceberg lettuce , chopped
	2 bags tortilla chips
	2 lbs ground beef
	1 medium onion , chopped
	1 tomatoes , chopped
	1 can spaghetti sauce
	2 bags cheddar cheese