Easy & Flavorful Southwest Taco Salad Recipe (With Homemade Avocado Lime Dressing!)

Looking for a vibrant, protein-packed salad that’s bursting with bold flavor and perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a date-night meal after the kids go to bed? This Southwest Taco Salad recipe checks all the boxes: crisp, fresh, satisfying, and topped with a creamy, zesty avocado dressing that’s made from scratch.

We first came across a version of this recipe on Facebook, and after a few delicious tweaks, it quickly became one of our go-to recipes for special dinners. It’s a bit more involved than a simple weeknight salad, but it’s so worth the effort. This is the kind of recipe that gets rave reviews, both around the table and online. When I posted a photo of it on Instagram, it got a ton of attention, so I knew I had to share it here on the blog!


Easy & Flavorful Southwest Taco Salad Recipe (With Homemade Avocado Lime Dressing!)
Southwest Taco Salad Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Southwest Taco Salad


This recipe is perfect for parents looking for something fresh, filling, and fun. Whether you're hosting friends or just want a break from the usual dinner routine, this salad delivers. Here’s why it works so well:

Stock Up for Baby with Diapers.com Coupon Codes

As an avid couponer and money saving fanatic, I am always on the prowl for a good deal. My sister-in-law had her third baby a little over a week ago and saving money on all things baby is a top priority.

Coupon Codes from Diapers.com

Stock Up for Baby with Diapers.com Coupon Codes

Diapers.com is an online baby store that carries a wide assortment of diapers, wipes and formula. But that is not all this online store offers. This baby store also provides clothing, baby gear and other necessities parents need to care for their little ones. One of the advantages of using an online baby store, you don't have to leave home so you can save gas and mileage right there! There are also a ton of coupon codes from diapers.com for various baby products.

Heroes aren’t just for the movies! + Giveaway

Ovation Brands is launching its next Family Night promotion at its buffet concepts - Old Country Buffet, Ryan’s, Hometown Buffet, Country Buffet. Furr’s Fresh Buffet is also joining in on the fun! From now through October 6th, they are teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment and featuring the film, Underdogs.

Ovation Brand Family Night Giveaway

Each Thursday, from 5 pm to 8 pm, kids may participate in different interactive and educational activities in Ovation Brands’ restaurants and Furr’s Fresh Buffet locations. They have also invited local heroes such as firefighters and police officers to participate in the weekly activities and teach the kids about what it takes to be a hero in their community.

The featured activities are as follows:

Experience Deep, Safe Cleaning with Shark® 2-in-1 Blast & Scrub Steam Pocket® Mop


If you have noticed that I have been a little MIA lately on the blog, it is because we finally sold our old house and moved into a new construction home! I am so excited! Everything is new and gorgeous, so I want to keep it that way. When I was contacted by Shark to provide a review of their Shark® 2-in-1 Blast & Scrub Steam Pocket® Mop, I was so excited because we have hard wood floors in our new dining room and foyer so I want to make sure it stays sparkling clean.

Safe Cleaning with Shark

I thought cleaning all of our new floors was a going to be a huge hassle until I opened my new steam mop from Shark. I love that I can now clean our kitchen and dining room floors without harsh chemicals.

Finding Your Formula for Happiness



As I journey through this thing called motherhood, I'm learning that not everyone's journey is the same. Everyone has different things that work for them because not only is every child different, but everyone's circumstance is different. You can't judge someone else's journey just because it isn't in tune with how you would parent.

Baby Colic Help
Image by Peach & Oak Photography

I breastfed both of my children. I did it for financial reasons, but there were so many other benefits. At different times, I did try to give my daughter formula. But she wouldn't take it. She had issues with her latch, I had issues with supply, and she had colic. With the endless hours of crying because of baby's discomfort, I was willing to try anything.