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Creamy cilantro ranch dressing being poured from a glass cup over taco salad in an orange bowl. Taco salad in a yellow bowl in the background with blue checked dish towel and fresh limes on a white windowsill.

Easy Spicy Santa Fe Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Ranch

Bright. Colorful. Delicious. This Spicy Santa Fe Salad that is full of beans, corn, cheese and combination of salsa and cool cilantro ranch for a perfect Mexican-style treat!

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Salad

  • Salad Greens
  • 1 can Whole Kernel Corn
  • 1 can Black Beans
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips
  • 1 Avocado cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Salsa
  • 1 can Pickled Jalapeños optional

Creamy Cilantro Ranch

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh Cilantro minced
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • A pinch Onion Powder
  • A pinch Cayenne
  • A pinch Salt

Instructions

Salad Prep

  1. (Optional) Sautée your beef or slice and cook your chicken breast. Set aside to cool.

  2. Grate your cheddar cheese

  3. Drain and rinse your whole kernel corn and black beans

  4. Slice your cherry tomatoes and avocado

  5. Crush your tortilla chips so they are least in fourths

  6. Rinse your salad greens

  7. Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl and toss.

Creamy Cilantro Ranch Dressing

  1. Mince your fresh cilantro leaves very fine.

  2. In a small bowl add your mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, and salt. Whisk to combine.

  3. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.