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Healthy Taco Salad Recipe

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A quick and healthy Taco Salad recipe combining seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and classic toppings. This easy-to-make dish delivers bold flavors with a nutritious twist, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or light lunch.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 tsp Avocado oil (or any oil of choice)
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

Vegetables and Toppings

  • 8 oz Romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 1/3 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 medium Avocado (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup Green onions (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Salsa
  • 1/3 cup Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and cook ground beef: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ground beef and stir fry, breaking up the pieces with a spatula, for 7-10 minutes until the beef is fully browned and moisture has evaporated.
  2. Season the beef: Stir the taco seasoning into the browned beef until well combined. Optionally, add 1/4 cup water and let the mixture simmer briefly to enhance flavor.
  3. Prepare the salad base: While the beef cooks, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed avocado, and chopped green onions in a large bowl.
  4. Assemble the taco salad: Add the cooked and seasoned ground beef to the bowl of vegetables and toppings. Toss everything together gently to evenly distribute ingredients.
  5. Add salsa and sour cream: Serve the taco salad with salsa and sour cream on the side or spooned on top, according to preference.

Notes

  • For added moisture and flavor, simmer the beef with the seasoning and 1/4 cup water as suggested.
  • Use avocado oil or another high smoke point oil for best results when cooking beef.
  • Customize your taco salad by adding black beans, corn, or jalapeños as preferred.
  • This recipe is easily doubled for larger servings.
  • Leftover salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days, but avocado may brown.

Keywords: Taco Salad, Ground Beef Salad, Easy Taco Recipe, Healthy Salad, Mexican Salad

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