south american taco salad
(2 ratings)
Using quinoa is a great way to boost the protein in this simple salad.
(2 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
45 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Pan Fry
Ingredients For south american taco salad
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1/4 cuncooked quinoa
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1/2 cwater
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1 pinchsalt
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1 lbground beef
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1-1/2 tspchili powder
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1-1/2 tspcumin
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1 tspgarlic salt
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1/2 tspblack pepper
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1head iceberg lettuce
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1-1/2 cchopped red onion
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1-1/2 cchopped green bell pepper
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2 cchopped tomato
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1 canblack beans (15 oz.), drained & rinsed
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1 cankidney beans (15 oz.), drained & rinsed
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1 csliced black olives
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3 cshredded 4-cheese mexican blend cheese
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1 smbag tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
How To Make south american taco salad
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1To prepare quinoa: Put quinoa in a fine mesh strainer & rinse thoroughly to remove any bitter residue.
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2Put rinsed, drained quinoa in a small saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil. Toast over med.-high heat, stirring frequently for 3 minutes.
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3Add 1/2 cup water & pinch of salt to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover pan & reduce heat to lowest setting. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
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4While quinoa is cooking, prepare ground beef: In a small skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain off fat. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix in spices. Add cooked quinoa, mixing until combined. Set aside and let cool before adding to salad.
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5In a large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients, except tortilla chips. Add in cooled ground beef mixture. Stir to combine.
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6Serve salad in individual bowls, topped with tortilla chips and your favorite dressing or salsa. I like to use: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/salsa-pronto.html
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