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Taco salad

From the video “Easy Taco Salad Bowls Recipe: Crispy, Fresh, and Delicious!” by Natashas Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Natashas Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~5 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.95*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$11.05* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$14.84*for the batch in the video
~$4.95*per serving

You save about ~$11.05* per serving (69% less*) than ordering it out — ~$33.16* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 9 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 9 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 92% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving469 kcal · 23% of 2,000
Fat36 g47%
Saturated fat9.9 g50%
Sodium291 mg13%
Carbohydrate9.9 g4%
Fiber0.4 g1%
Total sugars1.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein25 g49%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+1 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−5 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for flour tortillas, ground beef, sour cream, real mayo, garlic powder, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: taco seasoning, iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar cheese and 2 more. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • non-stick pan
  • skillet
  • oven-safe bowls
  • ladle
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • measuring cup
  • citrus squeezer
  • knife

What the video didn’t say

  • exact ground beef quantity
  • baking time and temperature precise bounds
  • servings count not stated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Natashas Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Taco salad

What makes Natashas Kitchen's Taco salad recipe and technique special?

Natashas Kitchen's take on Taco salad focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Press firmly to shape bowl or it will collapse. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Taco salad at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Taco salad recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Taco salad ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Taco salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Natashas Kitchen's Taco salad?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Taco salad?

The official cooking video by Natashas Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.