Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Teeny Taco Salads

Another appetizer that makes a great finger food for lunch. 

  • 12 small square wonton wrappers
  • 6 oz. extra-lean ground beef 
  • 1 tsp. taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup refried beans
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
  • 2 tbsp. sliced black olives, chopped
  • 6 tbsp. chopped tomatoes, chunky salsa, or pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Place each wonton wrapper into a cup of the muffin pan, and press it into the bottom and sides. 
  3. Lightly spray with nonstick spray. 
  4. Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
  5. Let cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. 
  7. Add beef, and sprinkle with taco seasoning. 
  8. Cook and crumble until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. 
  9. Add beans, and cook and stir until hot, about 1 minute.
  10. Evenly fill wonton cups in this order: lettuce, beef-bean mixture, cheese, chopped olives, salsa, and sour cream.

[makes 12 appetizers or if you're feeling piggy, 3 lunch bites]