Best 9 Layered Tex Mex Taco Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary fiesta with our irresistible Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad, a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is a delightful fusion of classic Mexican ingredients, artfully arranged in layers to create a visually stunning and satisfying meal. Discover a medley of crisp lettuce, seasoned ground beef, flavorful black beans, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, tangy red onion, creamy avocado, zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese, all harmoniously combined to deliver a fiesta in every bite. Let your senses dance to the rhythm of this Tex-Mex masterpiece.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad:** Dive into the full recipe for our Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad, complete with step-by-step instructions for achieving each layer's perfect balance of flavors and textures.

2. **Homemade Taco Seasoning:** Elevate your taco game with our easy-to-follow recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning. This blend of aromatic spices will infuse your ground beef with authentic Tex-Mex flavors.

3. **Restaurant-Style Salsa:** Experience the vibrant flavors of a restaurant-quality salsa made from fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. This versatile salsa adds a burst of freshness to your taco salad.

4. **Creamy Avocado Dressing:** Indulge in a rich and creamy Avocado Dressing, made with ripe avocados, sour cream, and a hint of lime juice. This luscious dressing adds a touch of indulgence to your salad.

Let's cook with our recipes!

8-LAYER TEX-MEX TACO SALAD



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Topped with chopped avocados and fresh cilantro, this 8-Layer Tex-Mex Taco Salad is a shoo-in to win Most Warmly Received Potluck Dish at your next party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed
6 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Jalapeño Cheese
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1 avocado
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
  • Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and salsa in large bowl.
  • Spread mayo mixture over salad. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

TEX-MEX TACO SALAD



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A family favorite, this Tex-Mex Taco Salad recipe has been in my family since I was a little girl. It's the perfect supper on a hot summer night.

Provided by Wendy O'Neal

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning (I make my own Homemade Taco Seasoning)
2 (15oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 bottle French dressing
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large head of lettuce, roughly chopped
1-2 tomatoes, diced
1 small bag chips (Doritos or I prefer RiceChips Sweet Chili or similar)
1/2-1 lb cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown and drain ground beef. Season with taco seasoning according to package directions. Remove from heat. Add drained beans, dressing, and onions. Stir to mix. Chill for several hours.
  • Add cheese, if desired, when cool. Just before serving, add lettuce, tomatoes, and lightly crushed chips. Mix together and serve.
  • **My favorite way to serve is to not mix in the lettuce, tomatoes, or chips, but to layer them on my plate...lettuce, taco mixture, tomatoes and then serve the chips on the side (kind of like my spoons).

TEX MEX LAYERED SALAD



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I love this Tex Mex salad, complete with layers and a great dressing!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 10-ounce can original Rotel tomatoes with green chiles
8 ounces sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese, (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium garlic clove, (minced)
6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
One 15-ounce can black beans, (rinsed & drained)
One 15-ounce can corn, (rinsed & drained)
2 medium avocados, (peeled & sliced or diced)
3/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
One 6-ounce can sliced olives ((reserve a few for garnish))
1/4 cup sliced green onions
additional chopped lettuce, shredded cheese and olives for garnish

Steps:

  • Place dressing ingredients in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to combine until smooth. Set aside while you prepare the salad.NOTE: Please note that the video for this recipe shows adding mayonnaise to the dressing. That's an error- it's cream cheese!
  • Layer the salad ingredients in a large glass bowl in the following order: 4 cups of lettuce, black beans, corn, avocado, red peppers, 2 more cups of lettuce, cheese, and olives. Spread the dressing on top. Then use a few sprinkles of chopped lettuce, cheese, olives and green onions to garnish the top. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 444 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g

LAYERED TEX-MEX TACO SALAD



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All your taco filling favorites are here for the party in this big Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad that makes enough to serve the crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
6 cups tightly packed coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup slivered red onion s
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1 cup grape tomato es, cut in half
1 avocado
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
  • Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl. Spread dressing mixture over salad.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 6 g

TASTY LAYERED TACO SALAD



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My colorful and attractive salad looks very appealing when layered in a trifle dish. It can be used as a main dish or side. I've even served it at potlucks. -Elissa Dougherty, Babylon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups sour cream
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HOT & SPICY LAYERED TEX-MEX TACO SALAD



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It's hard to believe this impressive Hot & Spicy Layered Tex-Mex Taco Salad only takes 15 minutes to put together. Serve with fresh cilantro and enjoy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
6 cups coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Cheddar & Asadero Cheese Deliciously Paired for Tacos
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 avocado
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended.
  • Layer beans, lettuce, onions, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl.
  • Spread mayo mixture over salad. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Chop avocado; spoon over salad just before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

TEX MEX 7 LAYER SALAD



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This will be hit at any party not just for taste but for A beautiful presentation of a Tex Mex 7 layer salad. Lots of flavor. The green salsa consists of Tomatillos, Onions, Chilies, Cilantro. Try one of these Recipe #84339 or Recipe #97531 or buy your favorite brand of Salsa Verde. Salad can be made the day before and refrigerated.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 1 trifle bowl, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups lettuce, washed rough chopped
14 ounces black beans, rinsed and well drained
14 ounces corn, defrosted if frozen if canned rinsed and well drained
2 roasted red peppers, diced
smoked paprika
2 avocados, cubed
1/3 cup green chili salsa (store bought or Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Green Hell! )
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1/3 cup green chili salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise, Smart Balance
1 cup shredded cheese, TeX MeX blend is a good choice
2 ounces sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a trifle dish.
  • Top with beans.
  • Mix corn layer ingredients together and place on top of beans.
  • Mix avocado ingredients together and place on top of corn layer.
  • Place tomato halve cut side up on the avocado layer; sprinkle with pepper and cilantro to taste.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together and carefully spread on tomatoes.
  • Top with cheese and garnish with olives and additional cilantro.

SEVEN LAYER TEX MEX DIP



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This is a great, easy recipe people love. Our family has made it for gatherings for as long as I can remember. Refried beans are layered with guacamole, a seasoned sour cream mixture, cheese and vegetables. Serve it with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Provided by Ginny

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup guacamole
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup black olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole.
  • Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 465.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

LAYERED TACO SALAD



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I invented this taco salad to make my kids happy. Make it with ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken and it's equally good. -Betty Nickels, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice
6 ounces baked tortilla chips (about 70 chips)
12 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 large sweet yellow or red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef; stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix salsa and lime juice., Arrange tortilla chips on a serving platter; layer with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, yellow pepper, beef mixture, onion, salsa mixture and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef. Cook it until it is no longer pink in the center, but still juicy.
  • Use a variety of toppings to create a flavorful and visually appealing salad.
  • Layer the salad in a glass bowl or trifle dish so that all of the ingredients are visible.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex taco salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its layers of flavorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Tex-Mex taco salad a try.

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