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Healthy Beef Taco Salad

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 560 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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

Notes

  • Substitutes:
  • 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.
  • Nutrition facts do not include tortilla chips
  • Serving size- one bowl
  • 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

Nutrition Information

Calories 560kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 939mg (39%) Potassium 1142mg (33%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 4956IU (99%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 415mg (42%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560

% Daily Value*

Calories 560kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 939mg 39%
Potassium 1142mg 24%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 4956IU 99%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 415mg 42%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.