Do you want to be the talk of the party?
Do you need a fun, EASY dish to bring to your Memorial Day gathering, or a 4th of July picnic? Look no further. This super easy taco salad flag not only looks pretty, but tastes AMAZING! It literally only took me a couple minutes to make and my entire family loved it.
Need a vegetarian version? No problem! I was able to make this vegetarian friendly for Darryl using our soy crumbles. Here is what you need to make this fun dish!
Easy Taco Salad Flag
- In a large skillet, cook beef over a medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain off any extra grease. Next, stir in the water, salsa and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Place chips in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Next spread beef evenly over the top of chips.
- Cover beef with a layer of lettuce.
- Arrange olive slices together in the upper left corner to form stars. For the stripes, alternate tomatoes and cheese. I added a couple extra chips to the side of the dish for some extra crunch.
- NOTE: If you are making this several hours in advance, I would skip placing the chips at the bottom of the taco salad and just serve them on the side.
- Optional: I also like to drizzle a little bit of Italian dressing over the individual servings 🙂
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Taco Salad Flag
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or vegetarian crumble
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 envelope taco seasoning or 2 TBSP of my DIY Taco Seasoning
- 4-6 cups tortilla chips
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup pitted large olives sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 cups cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook beef over a medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain off any extra grease. Next, stir in the water, salsa and taco seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Place chips in a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Next spread beef evenly over the top of chips.
- Cover beef with a layer of lettuce.
- Arrange olive slices together in the upper left corner to form stars. For the stripes, alternate tomatoes and cheese. I added a couple extra chips to the side of the dish for some extra crunch.
- NOTE: If you are making this several hours in advance, I would skip placing the chips at the bottom of the taco salad and just serve them on the side.
- Optional: I also like to drizzle a little bit of Italian dressing over the individual servings 🙂
Recipe Notes:
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Nutrition Information:
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Post updated August 2020
Laura B says
Cute cute cute! What a creative way to make this recipe into a holiday looking dish! Way to go Corey!!! You get my vote every day! 🙂
Corey says
Awe…thanks Laura!
Sherrie Stevens says
I cook for our church on Wednesday night do we serve it cold.
Corey says
I would make this fresh and serve right away
Jannelle says
This is so festive and who doesn’t like tortilla chips and dip! I know what I’m making for the upcoming family get togethers!! Great job Chef Corey!
Corey says
Awesome! I hope the family loves it 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love it! taco is salad is one of my favorite dishes and I love how you decorated it! Perfect for the holiday weekend!
Corey says
Thanks girl!
Pat says
this looks so perfect for all the upcoming summer BBQs! will make this for sure!
Corey says
Yay! It really is yummy and so easy to make 🙂 I can’t wait for you to try it!
Melissa says
This looks so good! and Easy! =)
You get my Vote too!!
Pinning to save. =)
Mary says
Is that 1/4 cup salsa or 1/4 jar?
Corey says
Cup 🙂
Mary says
I made this tonight and the family loved it! Thanks Corey!!!
Corey says
Yay! It is one of our new family favorites too 🙂
Melissa says
What about using those colored chips, think I have seen blue ones, would that look neat? : )
Corey says
Great idea Melissa 🙂
Julie says
Definitely making this for a picnic tomorrow night. Love it & pinned it!
Corey says
Awesome! I hope you love it Julie 🙂
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
This is so cute! Love this idea of taking something and dressing it up for the festivities!