Taco Ring and Tangy Cucumber Salad

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Taco Ring and Tangy Cucumber Salad - A Delicious Fiesta in Your Mouth
in Mexican

Prep

25 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 dashes pepper
1/2 lb cooked drained cooled ground beef
2 tablespoons water
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 packages crescent roll dough
2 -3 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
392
Sugar
7g
Fat
24g
The Taco Ring and Tangy Cucumber Salad is a festive and fun way to enjoy Mexican flavors. The taco ring is a circular arrangement of crescent roll dough filled with delicious taco meat and cheese. The tangy cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish that complements the flavors of the taco ring perfectly. The dish is easy to make and can serve a crowd. The dish is perfect for a party, as a quick weeknight dinner, or a hearty lunch. It's time to have a fiesta in your mouth!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
3.In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned. Add water and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika and pepper.
4.In a large bowl, mix the beef, cheese, and salsa together. Unroll the crescent roll dough and place it in a circle on a baking sheet with the pointed ends facing out. The wide ends should overlap.
5.Spoon the beef mixture over the wide ends of the crescent rolls. Fold the pointed ends over the beef mixture and tuck under the wide ends to form a ring.
6.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7.While the taco ring is cooking, add shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced onion, chopped black olives, and optional sour cream to a large bowl. Toss lightly.
8.Serve the taco ring hot with the tangy cucumber salad on the side.

PROS

The Taco Ring is a unique and creative way to eat tacos that is easy to make and delicious.
It can be served at parties and gatherings or as a quick weeknight dinner.
The Tangy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish that complements the flavors of the taco ring perfectly.

CONS

The crescent roll dough in this recipe may be high in fat and calories, and the beef mixture can be high in sodium.
The cucumber salad contains sugar, which should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The taco ring and tangy cucumber salad contain a good amount of protein from the ground beef and a variety of vegetables. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content, making them a great way to stay hydrated. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants, while onions are a good source of fiber and various antioxidants. Black olives are high in healthy monounsaturated fats.

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