Buttermilk Ranch Taco Salad

no cooking required and 5 minute prep

Prep & Cook Time: 5-10 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
    Vegetarian
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Turn off the stove and put away the pots… Home Chef is offering a lunch quick enough to throw together as you're walking out the door and tasty enough to meet our (and your) high standards for quality meals with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch, we also pack in enough ingredients for two full salads, giving you way more bang than your fast food buck ever would. Save the hot oven and pots and pans for dinner; we've got your lunches covered.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 5 oz. Spring Mix
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
  • Info
    3 fl. oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
  • Info
    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
  • 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    500
  • Carbohydrates
    32g
  • Net Carbs
    28g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Sodium
    940mg

Recipe Steps

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using roasted chicken breast, remove from packaging. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken to salad and combine.

  • If using sirloin steaks, pat steaks dry and season both sides with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steaks to hot pan, and cook until browned and steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Slice steaks into ½" slices and serve on salad

  • If using New York strip steak, pat steaks dry and season both sides with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steaks to hot pan, and cook until browned and steak reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 9-11 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Slice steaks into ½" slices and serve on salad.

  • If using bacon, line a plate with a paper towel. Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add bacon to hot pan. Flip occasionally until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Crumble, and serve on salad.

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    Make the Salad

    Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Microwave corn until warm, 1-2 minutes. Add half the seasoning blend (reserve remaining for dressing) to corn and stir to combine. Mix remaining seasoning blend with dressing. Add spring mix and cheese to bowl with dressing and toss to combine. Top with tortilla strips and a dollop of sour cream. Bon appétit!

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