Mercado Taco Salad Recipe
Chicken or ground beef, salad greens, tomato, creamy cilantro, shredded yellow cheese, tortilla strips (serves 6-8)
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Ingredients
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Protein
Salad Base
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Preparation
Cook the Protein
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or shredded chicken until fully cooked. If using ground beef, drain any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling the Salad
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the salad greens and diced tomatoes. Toss gently to combine.
Add the Protein
Top the salad with the cooked ground beef or shredded chicken. Distribute evenly over the salad base.
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded yellow cheese over the top, followed by the tortilla strips for crunch.
Serving
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the creamy cilantro dressing over the top of the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired.
Serve
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and crunch of the salad.