Description
Taco sides are the secret ingredients that elevate your taco night into a vibrant fiesta. Picture crispy tortilla chips with zesty guacamole and fresh salsa, creating a medley of flavors that your guests will rave about. These quick-to-prepare accompaniments not only add color to your table but also enhance the taco experience, making every bite memorable. Get ready to impress with these delicious and versatile taco side recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup thick-cut tortilla chips
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup Cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Chop onions, tomatoes, and cilantro; squeeze lime juice into a bowl.
- Make guacamole: In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice until creamy; mix in salt and diced tomatoes.
- Mix salsa: Combine diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl; stir well.
- Assemble: Place tortilla chips on a platter and serve with bowls of guacamole and salsa at each end.
- Finish: Sprinkle crumbled cheese over the salsa and add dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize your salsa by adding jalapeños for extra heat. Swap black beans for pinto beans based on preference. For extra crunch, bake the tortilla chips instead of frying.