Taco Salad

May 29, 2021 Comments Off on Taco Salad
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Taco Salad

All the flavors of a taco in salad form with a spicy and creamy dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, dairy-free, dinner, dressing, easy, egg-free, fast, Latin American, lunch, main, mexican, nut-free, salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Taco Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper fresh ground
  • pinch of cayenne optional

Chipotle Dressing

  • 1/4 cup sour cream or mayonnaise for dairy-free
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 lime
  • 1/2 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

To Serve

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or queso fresco, omit for dairy-free
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro minced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef in a large pan over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula or spoon. Add the spices and cook until no longer pink and the meat is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes total. Set aside.
  • While the beef cooks, Stir together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Combine the mixed greens, avocado, tomato, cheese, cilantro, and red onion in a large bowl. Top with the seasoned ground beef and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

Nutrition without avocado: Calories: 548 cal, Carbs: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 33g, Protein: 52g
Nutrition Facts
Taco Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
628
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
176
mg
59
%
Sodium
 
1090
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
1336
mg
38
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
53
g
106
%
Vitamin A
 
2561
IU
51
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
191
mg
19
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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