Tasty Taco Salad
- SERVES
- 8
- PREP
- 20 Min
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
This taco salad always surprises people. That's 'cause they're a little unsure about a taco salad that doesn't have any cheese or sour cream. Good news is, once they get a forkful they always say, "Wow, this is a Tasty Taco Salad!" That's right, fresh and flavorful ingredients (plus a creamy homemade dressing) make for one healthy and delicious taco salad!
What You'll Need
- 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 3 bell peppers (assorted colors), chopped
- 1/2 avocado, chopped
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- DRESSING (see Note)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
What to Do
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with the taco seasoning and water, cooking until meat is crumbled and no pink remains. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine all remaining salad ingredients. Add cooked ground beef; mix well.
- To make the dressing, place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Before serving, add dressing and toss to coat well.
Notes
- A single serving of dressing in this recipe is equal to 1 Tablespoon.
- If you'd like, feel free to top your taco salad with a handful of plantain chips or whole-wheat tortilla chips. It'll add a nice crunch!