Taco Salad
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Taco Salad
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The homemade version of your favorite taco salad from the high school cafeteria days!
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Ingredients
For the Cilantro Vinaigrette:
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves stems removed (about 4 ounces)
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Meat:
- ½ pound ground turkey or chicken
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
For the Salad:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce thinly shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 ears of corn shucked and corn sliced off the cob
- 2 avocados diced
- 3 green onions sliced
- cilantro leaves
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
Instructions
For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed and set aside.
For the Meat
- Place a medium skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more. Add the ground chicken or turkey and continue to cook for 6-7 minutes until fully cooked. Add the taco seasoning and the water and reduce heat to low. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes while you assemble the salad.
For the Salad
- If you’re layering this in one large serving bowl, layer half of the lettuce on the bottom followed by half of all the other toppings. Add the next layer of lettuce on top and finish with the remaining toppings. Top with the meat and toss together with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Add more as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can always make this more appealing to kids (and kids at heart) by using ranch instead of the vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Potassium
1293mg
(37%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
19065IU
(381%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1293mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 19065IU | 381% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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