Healthy Beef Taco Salad

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5 from 2 votes

Healthy Taco Salad made with lean ground beef and a creamy cilantro lime dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 pound ground beef I used 90% lean
2 tbsp low-sodium taco seasoning
1/4 cup bone broth or water
4 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
1 medium ripe avocado peeled and diced
1 cup Low-fat Mexican shredded cheese blend
3/4 cup corn I used frozen, fresh may be substituted
3/4 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
Optional: 1 cup corn tortilla chips crushed

Creamy Dressing:

2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice & zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely minced
2/3 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1/3 teaspoon ground pepper or to taste

Instructions

First, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and mix well breaking it apart with a wooden spoon to crumble. Cook until browned about 5-7 minutes.
Once browned, sprinkle with the taco seasoning and stir well to combine. Remove from the heat and allow to cool at room temperature.
Meanwhile, tear the lettuce into large pieces and dice the tomatoes and avocados into 1-inch pieces.
Next, in a large salad bowl, combine, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cheese, corn, black beans, and crushed tortillas if using.
In another small mixing bowl, whisk together all the creamy dressing ingredients.
Add the chilled cooked beef to the salad and drizzle dressing on top.
Prior to eating toss well and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include tortilla chips
Serving size- one bowl

Substitutes:

Use ground turkey or tofu in place of ground beef
Frozen, canned, or fresh corn
black beans or any other beans of choice
Avocado oil in place of olive oil
Dairy-free yogurt in place of Greek yogurt

Storage:

Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Do not reheat or freeze.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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