🥗 Seven-Layer Taco Salad: A Crowd-Pleaser with Bold Flavor and Crunch
If you’re looking for a dish that’s colorful, satisfying, and practically guaranteed to vanish from the table — look no further than the classic Seven-Layer Taco Salad.
This festive, Tex-Mex-inspired salad is loaded with layers of texture, spice, and freshness. It’s the kind of dish that works for just about any occasion — from casual dinners to potlucks, summer BBQs, game nights, or tailgating. You can prep it ahead, serve it cold or at room temp, and customize it any way you like.
Best of all? It’s easy to make and fun to eat.
🌮 What Is a Seven-Layer Taco Salad?
This dish stacks seven distinct layers of Tex-Mex favorites — often including seasoned beef or beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and crunchy toppings. It’s kind of like a taco, burrito bowl, and dip all layered together in salad form.
Each forkful gives you a bite of creamy, crunchy, tangy, spicy goodness.
🧾 Ingredients (Base Version)
Here’s a classic version, but feel free to tweak it based on your taste or what’s in your fridge:
Refried Beans or Black Beans – Seasoned for the base layer
Taco-Seasoned Ground Beef – Or swap with shredded chicken or a meatless option
Sour Cream or Mexican Crema – For creaminess
Guacamole or Sliced Avocados – Rich, fresh, and flavorful
Shredded Lettuce – Romaine or iceberg adds cool crunch
Shredded Cheese – Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend
Diced Tomatoes or Salsa – Adds juiciness and brightness
Optional Add-Ons:
Sliced olives
Jalapeños
Green onions
Crushed tortilla chips
Cilantro
Corn kernels
👩‍🍳 How to Assemble
You can build this salad in a trifle dish, glass bowl, or even a 9×13 baking dish for easy serving.
Layer 1: Spread warmed refried or black beans on the bottom of the dish.
Layer 2: Add a layer of cooked, seasoned ground beef (drain grease first).
Layer 3: Smooth on a layer of sour cream.
Layer 4: Add guacamole or evenly distribute sliced avocados.
Layer 5: Sprinkle shredded lettuce generously over the top.
Layer 6: Add cheese — as much as your heart desires!
Layer 7: Top with chopped tomatoes or a spoonful of salsa.
Finish it off with olives, jalapeños, scallions, or crushed chips if you like a little extra flair.
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