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Taco salad
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 170 kcal —
- Protein 6.7 g 13%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 9.2 g 12%
- Saturated fat 3 g 15%
- Fibre 3 g 11%
- Sodium 363 mg 16%
- Cholesterol 19 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.54 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 10.7 µg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 1.5 mg 9%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.21 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 43 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 0.4 µg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 95 mg 7%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 103 mg 8%
- Potassium 229 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.2 mg 11%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Manganese 0.26 mg 11%
- Selenium 7.2 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 | 6.7 g | 12 g | 9.2 g |
| 1 × item | 533 g | 906 | 36 g | 65 g | 49 g |
| 2 × item | 1066 g | 1812 | 71 g | 129 g | 98 g |
| ½ × item | 266.5 g | 453 | 18 g | 32 g | 24 g |
| 3 × item | 1599 g | 2718 | 107 g | 194 g | 147 g |
| 4 × item | 2132 g | 3624 | 143 g | 258 g | 196 g |
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Questions about Taco salad
What goes into a taco salad?
A typical version combines shredded lettuce, seasoned minced beef or beans, tomatoes, grated cheese and salsa, often with avocado or sour cream. Crushed tortilla chips add crunch; a crisp tortilla bowl is another option.
How do you make a crisp tortilla bowl for taco salad?
Brush a large flour tortilla lightly with oil, drape it over an ovenproof bowl set upside down on a baking tray, and bake at 180 °C for about 8–10 minutes, until golden. Let it cool before filling so it holds its shape.
How do you stop taco salad going soggy?
Drain cooked beans and browned mince well, and dry the lettuce after washing. Keep salsa, dressing and warm ingredients separate until just before serving; add crushed tortilla chips last.
Can you make taco salad ahead of time?
Prepare the cooked mince or beans, chop the toppings and refrigerate them in separate covered containers. Assemble just before eating, since salsa and dressing quickly soften the lettuce and tortilla chips.
How long does leftover taco salad keep?
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and eat within a day for the best texture. If the salad contains warm mince, chill it within two hours; store it separately from fresh lettuce and reheat it until steaming before serving.
What can you use instead of tortilla chips in taco salad?
Use toasted tortilla strips, which stay crisp longer when added at the end, or serve the salad with warm tortillas on the side. For a lower-crunch version, add extra beans or corn instead.
Is taco salad lighter than nachos?
Per 100 g, taco salad has 170 kcal compared with 350 kcal in nachos. The actual difference in a meal depends on the serving size and toppings, particularly cheese, sour cream and fried tortilla pieces.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170736 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
