Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe
Confession. I have never owned a trifle bowl until now, but now that I have one I can make layered salads and desserts. Something about looking at the layers makes me hungry. But you don’t really need a trifle bowl because although helps with presentation, the taste of the chicken taco salad will be nearly identical to this Loaded Chicken Taco Salad, which is assembled on a platter. It was my inspiration for today’s salad. The layered taco salad is easy, ready in 15 minutes, and the whole family will enjoy it. Or if your family is like mine, the salad will be devoured because we love taco salad. There are so many textures and flavors in every bite. For this layered salad I started off with a layer of crisp romaine lettuce, topped with crunchy tortilla chips, chewy black beans, juicy corn and tomatoes, tender chicken cooked with taco seasoning, shredded cheese, creamy avocado, green onions, and more chips.
What’s in the Chicken Taco Salad?
For this easy taco salad recipe, you’ll need:
Olive oil Chicken breasts Taco seasoning Romaine lettuce Tortilla chips or Doritos Black beans Corn Tomatoes Shredded cheese Avocado Green onions
And to make the taco salad dressing, you’ll need:
Mayo Sour cream Lime juice Fresh cilantro Granulated sugar (optional)
How to Make Chicken Taco Salad
Add the diced chicken to an oiled skillet and season with taco seasoning. Cook until done, then remove from the heat. Once the chicken is cooked, all that’s left is to layer the taco salad. Use a trifle bowl, large serving bowl, or pile the layers high on a platter. The taco salad dressing can be whisked together in a bowl. Drizzle over the salad when you’re ready to serve.
Can This Recipe Be Made in Advance?
No, once the layered chicken taco salad has been assembled it needs to be eaten right away. However, the dressing can be made up to five days ahead of time.
Tips for the Best Taco Salad
You can layer the salad any way you want since it’s going to get tossed anyway! If you have other vegetables like bell peppers, red onions, or black olives that you want to toss in, go for it. If you don’t have something on hand or don’t like it, omit. It’s a flexible recipe. The 30-second whisk-together dressing can be made as mild, spicy, and limey as desired. I love limes and am a huge cilantro fan and add plenty but adjust to taste. Extra dressing works wonderfully as a veggie dip.
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