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White bowl with salad that includes lettuce, ground beef, black beans, tortilla chips, melted cheese, jalapeno slices, lime wedge, and salad dressing.
5 from 1 vote

Easy Nacho Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing

Yield: 4 serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Top your salad with crispy tortilla chips and melty cheese with this nacho salad with creamy salsa dressing. The perfect satisfying meal for a quick dinner or meal prep lunch.

Ingredients
 

Ground beef

  • 1 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning, optional
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Salad

  • 8 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
  • 1/3 red onion, finely chopped

Nachos

  • 2 cups mini tortilla chips rounds
  • 1 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or shredded cheese of choice

Instructions
 

Brown the beef

  • In a large pan on medium heat, brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Break up beef with wooden spoon or spatula until beef is in small, uniform crumbles. Add desired seasonings and mix well.

Prepare salad ingredients

  • Prepare ingredients for salad. In 4 separate bowls, divide lettuce, ground beef, black beans, jalapeños and red onion.

Heat nachos

  • Spread tortilla chips on microwave-safe plate and top with shredded cheese. Microwave for 15-25 seconds or until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. If you would prefer, melt cheese under a broiler in the oven, or bake in a toaster oven or air fryer.

Assemble final salad ingredients and serve

  • Add 1/4 of the nachos directly onto each salad bowl. Top each salad with 2 tbsp creamy salsa dressing and additional toppings of your choice. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

This recipe can be adjusted for a grab-and-go lunch option by preparing ingredients in advance and portioning before serving each day. For 1 serving, you'll need: 1/2 cup cooked ground beef, 2 cups romaine lettuce, 1/3 cup black beans, 1 tbsp sliced jalapeños, 1-2 tbsp red onion, 1/2 cup tortilla chips, 1/3 cup shredded cheese, and 2 tbsp salad dressing.
Calories: 541kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 488mg, Potassium: 903mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 8747IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 349mg, Iron: 5mg
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Course: Main Course