Walking Taco Salad

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: Mexican

A fun and flavorful handheld salad, the walking taco salad combines creamy beans, seasoned taco mix, fresh vegetables, and cheese, served with tortilla chips for added crunch. Perfect for casual gatherings, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, it offers a customizable, delicious taco experience in a single dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can refried beans
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet taco mix
  • taco sauce (mild or hot to your taste)
  • chopped lettuce
  • finely chopped tomatoes
  • shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Spread the refried beans on a large platter (about 10 x 13 inches).
  2. Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco mix; spread this mixture over the beans.
  3. Spread taco sauce over the top of the mixture.
  4. Cover with chopped lettuce, then add chopped tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese.
  5. Serve with round tortilla chips.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

286 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 17.1g 22% DV
Carbs 21.3g 8% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 525mg 23% DV
Potassium 385.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 50.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 239.8mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 276mg 21% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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