Layered Taco Salad has all the flavors of tacos piled on top of each other in a trifle dish. It's easy to make ahead for a potluck or party and it will feed a huge crowd.
Course Salad
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Keyword Cinco de Mayo, layer salad, Southwestern Layer Salad
1 cupshredded Pepper Jack, cheddar cheese, or a Mexican blend
1cuphalved grape tomatoes
1/3cupsliced black olives
1/3cupdiced red onion
1avocado,diced
1cupcrushed Doritos or Tortilla chips
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a large nonstick pan, breaking it apart as it cooks. When there is no more pink left, add the water and taco seasoning. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool.Note: If there is a lot of grease, drain some off before adding the water and taco seasoning.
In a 3-quart glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the iceberg lettuce, the bean, corn, and cucumbers.
Spread the cooled taco meat on top of the cucumbers.
In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, salsa, and lime juice.Spread on top of the ground beef.
Sprinkle cheese on top of sour cream mixture.
Make circles of tomato, black olives, red onion, and avocado.
Top with crushed Doritos and cilantro.
Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.