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Patriotic Taco Salad
A festive summer recipe, this Patriotic Taco Salad is filled with taco favorites and decorated to resemble the American flag.
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Chill Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Appetizers
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
patriotic taco salad
Servings:
24
Calories:
145
kcal
Author:
Lois
Equipment
9x13 Casserole Dish with Lid
Rotary Cheese Grater with 3 Interchangeable Blades
Ingredients
1
lb.
ground beef
drained and cooled
3
tablespoons
taco seasoning
8
ounces
sour cream
8
ounces
cream cheese;
softened
⅓
cup
salsa
thick, chunky
8
ounces
cheddar cheese;
shredded
1
cup
Iceberg lettuce;
shredded
2.25
ounce
black olives;
sliced and drained
1
cup
grape tomatoes;
sliced lengthwise in half
2
slices
American cheese
white
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Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula until browned. Drain any excess grease.
Stir the taco seasoning into the drained beef and set aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Spread this mixture evenly in a 9x12 casserole dish.
Layer the seasoned beef evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef, followed by a layer of shredded lettuce.
In the top left corner, arrange sliced olives to form a blue square.
Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut stars out of cheese slices and place them on top of the olives.
Arrange halved grape tomatoes in rows, leaving space for the mozzarella.
Place mozzarella cheese strips between the tomato rows to create the stripes.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. This will ensure a smooth and creamy base for your dip.
Nutrition
Calories:
145
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
38
mg
|
Sodium:
198
mg
|
Potassium:
112
mg
|
Fiber:
0.3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
404
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
92
mg
|
Iron:
0.5
mg