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Taco Salad with a Twist

December 14, 2010 By Angie Kauffman · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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We’ve had taco salad a few times lately, and I decided to snap a picture during one of those meals.  (Check out the princess napkin.  It’s because I’m special like that.)

I had this taco salad for the first time when we made it for a women’s retreat at church.  I wasn’t so sure about some of the ingredients, and neither were the other people on my team that was preparing it.  However, one of our team members was insistent that this would be delicious.  When we all finally tried it, we loved it too!  And now, I don’t want to eat taco salad without having coconut flakes and walnuts with it.

Taco Salad with a Twist

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Ingredients
  

  • Rice Can use brown or white -- I use brown
  • Fritos or Tortilla Chips
  • Ground Beef browned
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Lettuce Spinach, or Other Greens of Your Preference
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocados
  • Black Olives
  • Jalapeno or Sweet Peppers
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Walnuts
  • Coconut Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare ground beef prior to your meal. Add in a packet of taco seasoning and follow directions. However, instead of water, use tomato juice.
  • Prepare all other ingredients and set them up in a buffet line.
  • Allow everyone to assemble their own plates.
  • Enjoy! the rest as you want.

Notes

Although walnuts and coconut flakes both might sound odd in a taco salad, unless you really don't like one of these, make sure to at least try it. I thought it sounded insane to add them to taco salad, but they're now my favorite part.
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About Angie Kauffman

Angie, mom to three very fun kids, is the founder of Real Life at Home.  With degrees in elementary education (B.A.) and special education (M.S.Ed.), as well as being a former homeschooler, she is passionate about supporting both parents and teachers by providing printables, crafts, and activities to help children learn and grow.

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  1. Liz says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Following you via Hip Homeschool Hop from lil-LIZ-bits, lil-bits from my Homeschooling Navy Wife Life Mom-prenuer adventures. Love to see you on Facebook too!

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  2. Joy says

    December 14, 2010 at 4:55 am

    I love eating a taco salad. I must say I have never heard of or much less tried one with walnuts or coconut flakes. I will have to do that soon. Stopping by from the Hip Homeschool Hop!

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  3. Heather says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:14 am

    Looks yummy. Have you ever had “taco in a bag?” You get small bags of fritos and basically put in whatever taco salad ingredients you like right in the bag with the fritos. Serve with a plastic fork and voila: “taco in a bag!” Our local 4H sells them at their fair food booths, yum! Good for family picnics, etc.

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  4. Kelli says

    December 14, 2010 at 10:28 am

    That looks wonderful! We may have Taco Salad for dinner tonight. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
  5. Kara @ Home With Purpose says

    December 14, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    Walnuts and coconut flakes..two things I like but would have never dreamed of putting on a taco salad! Now you’ve got me curious…I’m going to have to try it! Stopping by from the Hop.

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  6. Sarah says

    December 20, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Coconut – who would have thought? I’m curious enough to try it 🙂

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  7. Melinda says

    December 21, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    What a great idea to use tomato sauce in place of water! But the coconut and walnuts are a little out there for me – just crazy enough that I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Paisley Passions says

    December 27, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    I LOVE taco salad! I am going to give this recipe a try!

    Just wanted to let you know that I am starting a new weekly linky party on Jan 7th called Fun w/ Food Friday. If you have time, I would LOVE for you to come link up some of your delicious recipes!

    http://www.paisleypassions.blogspot.com

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