Tex-Mex Taco Salad
Tex-Mex Taco Salad is a hearty, deconstructed taco served in a bowl, typically featuring seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream, often with a base of crispy tortilla chips or a fried tortilla bowl. It's a popular fusion dish that originated in the American Southwest, blending Mexican flavors with American-style presentation and ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein and fat, especially if it includes ground beef, cheese, and sour cream, while its carbohydrate content can vary widely depending on the amount of chips or tortilla bowl used. A typical restaurant serving can range from 600 to over 1,000 calories, providing significant amounts of iron, calcium, and fiber, but also sodium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin A | 85 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Taco Salad is a quintessential example of Tex-Mex cuisine, a regional American food style that emerged from the cultural exchange between Texas and Mexico. Its presentation, often in a large, edible fried tortilla bowl, makes it a visually dramatic and shareable meal that has become a staple in casual dining.
