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The Best Weeknight Taco Salad, Easy

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I started making this Taco Salad recipe about 8-10 years ago because I was missing the “Tacos in a Bag” I would get a high school football games. I love that its so quick and simple to make and you can add in whatever toppings you like.

Now I will argue that my recipe is a little more healthy, but the tacos in a bag are so fun and great for a crowd! It’s great for kids to be able to make their own and add what they like and be able to pick their favorite chips to go inside.

I love making this Taco Salad recipe the night before my husband’s shift, because I can have leftovers. This makes for great leftovers for lunch at work the next day or again for dinner.

Taco Salad for an easy weeknight dinner.

Easily turn this recipe to tacos in a bag, just by using snack size chips and adding in your ingredients. This would be great for any kids party, a sleepover, or and easy camping meal with less cleanup.

Don’t have snack size bags but still want the tacos in a bag? Try these paper snack bags that are recyclable!

I know I have been talking a lot about tacos in a bag than about Taco Salad. But the salad is definitely my favorite way to enjoy in on a weeknight. This recipe is just based off of the tacos in a bag because they were one of my favorite snacks. This way is just more dinner friendly because it’s more veggies and still delicious.

The Best Weeknight Taco Salad, Easy

Blaire
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 head romaine lettuce rinsed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes rinsed and cut
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup old cheddar cheese shredded
  • sour cream for topping
  • hot sauce for topping
  • 1 bag Doritos or Fritos
  • 1 avocado finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Brown your ground beef in a nonstick skillet, once cooked all the way through, drain off the fat
  • While your beef is coking, prepare your veggies by rinsing and chopping everything you would like to add
  • One beef is cooked and you have drained the fat, add in the seasoning packet and finish cooking according to the instructions.
  • Add everything to a bow, mix and enjoy!

Also try my Copycat Freshii Bowls for a healthy weeknight dinner.

If you try any of my recipes please let me know and tag me on Instagram because I would love to see it.

Side Dishes

The Best Cole Slaw You’ll Ever Eat

This Cole Slaw recipe comes from a family friend and my parents have been making it for years. I like a vinegar slaw but creamy cole slaw will always have my heart.

This recipe is good to eat after making it but I do recommend letting it sit in the refrigerator for at least a few hours. Really letting the flavors mix together and have time to sit makes it even more delicious. I usually make it a day ahead of when I plan on having so it’s ready when we need it.

Here is what the Cole Slaw looks like after first mixing everything together… So yummy

One of our favorite ways to enjoy this slaw recipe is on top of our homemade pulled pork sandwiches, so good.

Here is the Cole Slaw after sitting over night

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of slaw mix
  • 1/2-1 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons red onion grated
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Put your slaw mix, green bell pepper and red onion in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the rest of your ingredients to a smaller bowl and whisk to combine, then pour over your veggie mix.
  3. Stir everything together and store in and airtight container in the fridge, for 4 hours to over night. This will last in the fridge for a few days!

Tips: You can always make your own cole slaw mix by chopping up cabbage and carrots, I just find using the mix so much easier.

This recipe makes a good amount for one family but if you plan on making it for a crowd I would definitely double it.

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