Description
A vibrant and festive Taco Salad Flag, perfect for patriotic gatherings, featuring layers of seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and shredded cheddar, artfully arranged to mimic the American flag.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
- 6 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the ground beef until browned, then stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water until fully coated.
- Arrange a rectangular serving dish or tray on the counter.
- Layer shredded lettuce evenly across the bottom, then top with seasoned beef.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and shredded cheese for red and yellow stripes, sour cream for white stripes, and black beans in the top left corner for the “stars” section.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top for extra freshness.
- Serve immediately for best color and texture.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for neat sour cream stripes.
- Chill lettuce and vegetables before assembling for added crunch.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: taco salad flag, patriotic recipes, Fourth of July salad, Tex-Mex salad, party centerpiece