Seven Layer Taco Salad

This Seven Layer Taco Salad is a showstopper that brings all your favorite taco flavors together in one beautiful, layered presentation. Each colorful layer adds its own texture and taste, from the crisp lettuce base to the creamy sour cream topping. It’s perfect for potlucks, game day gatherings, or any time you want to feed a crowd with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

If you love these Mexican-inspired flavors, you’ll also enjoy our Mexican Street Corn Tacos with their similar bold seasonings and fresh toppings. For another crowd-pleasing layered dish, try the Tamale Casserole with its hearty combination of seasoned meat, beans, and cheese that mirrors these satisfying flavors.

Seven Layer Taco Salad

Recipe by Daily Disher

A stunning layered salad with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings that’s perfect for parties.

Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

4.3 from 3 votes

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large head of iceberg lettuce

• 2 cups cooked and seasoned ground beef

• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• 1 cup sliced black olives

• 1 cup sour cream

• 0.5 cup sliced green onions

• 1 cup refried beans

• 1 packet taco seasoning mix

Directions

• Begin by washing the iceberg lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Make sure it is completely dry before chopping.
• Cook the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet until fully browned. Drain any excess fat and mix in the taco seasoning.
• In a large glass serving dish, spread the chopped lettuce evenly to form the base layer of the salad.
• Layer the cooked ground beef over the lettuce, spreading it evenly across the surface with a spatula or spoon.
• Evenly spread the refried beans over the ground beef, smoothing it with the back of a spoon or spatula.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beans, evenly coating the surface to form another layer.
• Next, add the diced tomatoes, carefully spreading them out to cover the cheese with a fresh and vibrant layer.
• Place the sliced black olives on top of the tomatoes, distributing them evenly for a flavorful addition.
• Add a generous layer of sour cream on top of the olives, spreading it with a spatula for an even coat.
• Finally, garnish the salad with sliced green onions to add a hint of sharpness and color to the top.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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