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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Taco Salad Ole with Avocado-Tequila-Lime Dressing

    LAST UPDATED: July 20, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 24, 2018 By Toni Dash 35 Comments

    Taco Salad Ole with Avocado-Tequila-Lime Dressing

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    Taco Salad Ole with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing in large bowl with flowers and on an individual plate with red corn chips

    Taco Salad Ole with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing is a family favorite that’s great as a main dish or side salad. Think ‘deconstructed taco’, loaded with flavor. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrating!

    Taco Salad Ole with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing in large bowl with flowers and on an individual plate with red corn chips

    This recipe was originally published in May 2013 and has been updated in April 2018.

    As Cinco de Mayo approaches party plans get underway with favorite Mexican recipes and margaritas featured. I’m all over it too with a recipe section dedicated to Cinco de Mayo Mexican recipes!

    Today’s recipe is a redo of a family favorite. I’m not sure whose recipe box I fished it out of when first posting it on Boulder Locavore but it has been dusted off and updated a smidge.

    Colorful bowl of Taco Salad Ole with wooden salad servers

    What is Taco Salad Ole?

    Originally called just ‘Salad Ole’ as I began to develop my own recipes I realized it was a festive name for a taco salad (and the name has been updated as such).

    A taco salad is a deconstructed taco really, having the ground meat, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with corn chips or tortillas for serving.

    In the case of this Taco Salad Ole, the ground meat is a combination of beef and Mexican chorizo from more depth of flavor and spice.

    The salad is dressed with an exciting homemade avocado dressing featuring garlic salt, cumin and cayenne spices along with lime juice, cilantro, tequila and more! It adds a creamy touch to the crunchy salad.

    One thing I love about this salad is the temperature contrast between the chilled vegetables and the freshly cooked ground meat and onions. Tossed with grated Mexican cheese blend, it’s a satisfying combination of flavors, textures and temperatures.

    Side salad portion of Taco Salad Ole on blue plate with red tortilla chips and large bowl of salad in the background

    Taco Salad Ole – Main Salad or Side Salad

    Depending on the rest of your meal or if you are having a Mexican buffet, Taco Salad Ole with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing can be served as a main dish or side salad.

    The substance from the protein in the meat and pinto beans is filling enough for a main dish. The spicy flavors also compliment other main dishes like Pineapple Citrus Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos or Easy Slow Cooker Mole Chicken Thighs (a cooling compliment!).

    Taco Salad Ole in a colorful large bowl with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing in a smaller orange bowl

    A Tip about Dressing Taco Salad Ole

    For any green salad, if you don’t think you’ll eat the whole recipe in one sitting, serve the dressing on the side. Undressed greens can be packed up for another meal and still have a great texture. If the dressing has been added, the lettuce and vegetables won’t be quite as crisp (though with this salad they still have a bite even if stored overnight with the dressing on).

    Because this is an avocado-based dressing, it should be used immediately or covered and chilled until use to prevent the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown.

    RECIPE PREP TIP: I suggest making the dressing while the meat cooks so it’s all done at once.

    PRO TIP: I use my mini chopper to make the dressing. It’s the perfect size and is easier clean up than the full-size food processor or blender (though they work perfectly too).Large bowl of Taco Salad Ole with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing

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    How to make Taco Salad Ole with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing – Step by Step:

    Taco Salad Ole in a colorful large bowl with Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing in a smaller orange bowl

    Taco Salad Ole with Avocado-Tequila-Lime Dressing

    This version of taco salad has a festive look and flavor combination with cold vegetables, hot ground beef and chorizo, grated cheese and a spicy avocado dressing! Great for a main dish or side dish.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 8 side salads
    Calories: 265kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Taco Salad Ole

    • 4 cups shredded Romaine Hearts or Iceberg lettuce
    • 1 medium or 4 mini Cucumbers peeled and sliced
    • 1 cup shredded Carrots
    • 1 14.5-ounce can Pinto Beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Olive Oil
    • ¾ cup chopped Yellow Onion
    • 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef
    • 1/2 pound ground Chorizo
    • 1 cup grated Mexican Blend cheese (combination of Colby, Monterey Jack and Cheddar pre-grated; or one of those cheeses grated)
    • 1 2.25-ounce can sliced Black Olives drained
    • 20 Grape Tomatoes or 12 Cherry Tomatoes halved
    • Serve with: Tortilla chips and small corn and/or flour tortilla

    Ingredients for Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing

    • 1 large ripe Avocado
    • 1 4-ounce can diced Green Chiles (mild or hot to your heat preference)
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin , ground
    • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • 1 large Garlic Clove , peeled and rough chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Tequila (I used Silver)
    • 1/4 cup Lime Juice , freshly squeezed (amount based on desired thinness of dressing)
    • 2 tablespoons Cilantro , rough chopped
    • small Pinch Smoked Alderwood Salt (optional)

    Instructions

    Instruction for Taco Salad Ole

    • In a large bowl combine the lettuce, olives, cucumber, carrot and pinto beans. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled around 2 hours or longer. Note: chilling time can be lessened if all ingredients are chilled before combining.
    • In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onions. Sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the ground beef and chorizo; sauté until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
    • Add the grated cheese and meat/onion mixture to the chilled salad; toss. Garnish with tomatoes and olive slices. 

    Instructions for Avocado Tequila Lime Dressing

    • Scoop avocado into the bowl of a food processor. Add all other ingredients, and process until fully combined and smooth. Dressing may be served at room temperature or covered and chilled until serving. 

    Dressing and Serving the Salad

    • Serve immediately with dressing on the side for guests to spoon on salad or a dollop of dressing on top of individual servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6295IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Isadora Guidoni says

      May 03, 2018 at 6:48 am

      5 stars
      This salad looks incredible, I’m dying to try it! I usually serve salad as side dishes, but this might as well become a main, hahah, thanks for sharing!

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