Make a 5-minute meal with your leftover beef tacos fixings, turn it into this yummy Taco Salad bowl…
Hey, it’s Taco Night. We all love Taco Night….. the crunchy shells… hot sauce…beer… beer-garitas… family… and friends.
The next day, it’s either you get leftover taco shells or leftover taco fixings from your delicious Beef Tacos. Honestly, I like getting leftover taco fixings more than the shells because leftover taco shells don’t get eaten here at home. And you can easily turn the leftover fixings into a meal. Have it as is or add corn, avocados, and a squeeze of lime — just like what I did with this Taco Salad.
I combined them with my two recent favorite things too: Ritz Toasted Corn Chips Salsa Verde and Doña Elena Black Olives. I can’t seem to stop snacking on Ritz Toasted Corn Chips Salsa Verde — they’re crunchy and they taste like you’ve dipped them in freshly made Salsa Verde. I love that it’s oven-baked and not fried. Meanwhile, I am putting Doña Elena sliced Black Olives on everything — toasts, salads, pasta, — EVERYTHING! It’s my latest craze..
Besides, I love salads with tons of colors. It reminds me of Summer which is coming in a couple of months. I can almost smell Summer… well, maybe because we are already making a few bookings for March!! Yaaayyy!!! I am sooo excited.
Anyway, this salad is the bomb diggity! It has all you can want in a salad in terms of taste, texture, and color! Oh, and it makes use of leftovers too which definitely makes a mommy and her fridge happy.
Make this salad whether you have or don’t have leftover tacos. I’m sure your whole family will enjoy this.
♥ If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and tag @thepeachkitchen on Instagram (OR hashtag it #thepeachkitchen). I’d love to see what you cook!
- 2 heads Romaine Lettuce, cut into pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup con kernels
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup sliced black olives (I used Don Elena)
- 1 - 11/2 cup leftover beef taco
- 1 cup Ritz Toasted Corn Chips for Serving
- lime wedges
- dressing of choice, OR
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 cloves garlic chopped finely
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or calamansi juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Make the Garlic Dressing: combine all ingredients and mix well. Taste and adjust salt & pepper then place into the refrigerator to let the flavors marry.
- Layer lettuce on your serving plate and then assemble all the other ingredients on top.
- You can serve the dressing drizzled on top of the salad or separately.
- Have some more Ritz Toasted Corn Chips on the side, you're gonna need it.
Have never had a taco salad….that looks really delicious and inviting with all the goodies.
Never taste a taco ,my mouth is watering definitely i will try it
I’m sure you’ll love it
YUM!!! Love meals like this! Frugal and delicious!
Same here
Love taco salad! It’s SO good! And yours looks wonderful — such a great combo of ingredients. Thanks!
Thanks John!
Um, I had no idea Ritz made tortilla chips. MUST TRY IMMEDIATELY.
ps – i just stumbled on your blog again for the first time in AGES after I was reading some old posts/comments on my blog. So glad to have found your site again and will definitely be catching up. hope to see you around in good taste again soon!
Nice to see you here again Maris!
Will try it this weekend. Have’t tried this before but it’s an easy snack I can serve with the in-laws! Haha. You are a life-saver.
Thanks!
Your taco salad looks healthy ?. I like mine with lots of cheese…
This looks very yummy. However im not a fan of black olives.. im curious how all these ingredients will complement with the taco.. never tried taco salad before 🙂
This is just nice for the weather here in Sydney! Pwedeng baon if we go out to the beach! Looks yum! 🙂
Di ko pa natitikman yang Ritz chips, nacucurious nga ako. Lagi rin kaming may leftover tuwing taco night, papak na lang hehe.
Love this. I also like tacos this way. I like that new Ritz corn chips. I’d love to try it. I see thhat you added corn. I don’t usually have that. I’ll try that next time. 🙂
My mother-in-law always tells me to make nachos or tacos. This is a good idea. Walang sayang plus healthy pa 🙂
I hope your MIL likes my recipe!
Hmmm… i love the crunch of tacos. Taco salad seems a must try recipe. But for now, I opt to go to ATC’s Taco Bell whenevr I crave for tacos. Yum, yum!
taco Salad is healthier, of course..LOL!
Mu husband would definitely this taco salad. He’s such a fan of tacos and salads and combining ’em will surely make it more appetizing for him!
Hope he likes it..
Paki ampon kami ni Ren hahaha, he loves Taco and your version looks yummy.
Did this too with my leftover tacos few months ago. Of course, I didn’t take great pictures like you do :))
Cheers to leftover tacos! You should have taken photos of it! Food photos are love!
Yes to taco salad. Everyday. I can eat this everyman. LOL I make taco salad at home too just without the olives but would love to try it! Love, love, love your photos!
Thank you Jhanis!!! I’m glad I’m inspiring you.
This is a new salad to enjoy, thanks for sharing. Now I know how to use the olives haha
you’re welcome.
I’ve been craving for tacos lately as there is an unopened bag of tostitos here. I didn’t know that Ritz has toasted corn chips. I’ve always associated it with those yummy cheese crackers. 🙂
Yeah, me too!!! I think the corn chips are new lang
Yummy! I can change the ground beef to ground chicken. Not a beef-eater, here, but would love to try this one with my choice of meat.
Yes! I am planning on creating a chicken version of this taco salad.
It looks both delicious and nutritious! My husband and I love tacos a lot. I saw another recipe on Facebook that also included avocado in it. But I think it used soft taco. I’m curious about this. And I so love the presentation!
Thank you May! I’m sure you;ll love this.
Good idea! I have all those ingredients at home yay!
yaaay!
We used to have taco salad at keast every other week here at home . But we haven’t had it lately. Will try adding black olives and avocados too next time.
you’ll love the addition of olives and avocados!
on diet ako, hwag kang ganyan
wahhhhh
uy, pwede pang diet to no…
This looks like a good way to enjoy tacos. And it is a healthy way to feed a hungry brood!
Yep, try it!
You never fail to make my stomach churn because of your photos. Now craving for tacos.
Thanks Alaine!
Omyy ilove your plate!!! Thanks for the recipe ill surely try thattt
Thanks Dane
Taco salad! I must say your photos are awesome and they are the perfect companions to your recipe. Thanks for this Mommy!
Thank you!
That is one delicious idea for leftover tacos! My husband will surely love this salad, especially because it has avocados in it.
I bet he would!
We also love Ritz 🙂 ako ok na sa cheese dip :-)thanks for sharing your idea
you’re welcome 🙂
I just had a taco moment at a buffet where they offer make your own taco bar. It’s a great idea to have your taco this way which I just did. It takes off the mess from enjoying this dish. Great idea.
Thanks Macy!
I’ve seen some Ritz Toasted Corn Chips from the grocery and it’s a creative idea to use it in a taco salad. As always, love your recipe!
Thanks Lani!
Taco salad is one of the favorites of the boys. It always happen. Even before I could join them, the plate would always be half empty already.
Yours is too beautiful to look at and certainly appetizing to devour.
Thanks Berlin!
This taco salad looks amazing, Peachy. I believe my friends would enjoyed it, can’t wait to prepare this!
Thanks Agnes!