Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Name: Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: For dressing:; 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves; 3 Tablespoons Pepitas; 6 ounce 0% fat Greek yogurt; juice of two limes; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 - 1 Jalapeño; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup buttermilk; Salad; 1 pound ground meat; 1 pint tomatoes; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce; 3 cups romaine lettuce; 1 cup mixed greens; 2-3 scallions; 3/4 cup cheddar/monterey jack mixed cheese; sliced olives; tortilla chips

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
390 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Francis Bryant

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This healthy version of a taco salad has all the ingredients of the traditional dish but without the tortilla chips. Enjoy as a main meal for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

For dressing:
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
3 Tablespoons Pepitas pumpkin seeds toasted
6 ounce 0% fat Greek yogurt
juice of two limes
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 - 1 Jalapeño add to taste, seeds add more heat, so adjust to your preference.
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
Salad
1 pound ground meat turkey, beef or chicken, browned with taco seasoning
1 pint tomatoes halved
1/2 head iceberg lettuce chopped
3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup mixed greens
2-3 scallions sliced
3/4 cup cheddar/monterey jack mixed cheese shredded
sliced olives
tortilla chips optional

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Instructions

DRESSING
Blend all ingredients together with a food processor or blender, pulsing until ingredients are combined.
Adjust to taste by adding more Jalapeño pepper or salt. Makes about 1 cup of dressing.
SALAD
Toss gently all ingredients together. Add dressing to individual plated salad.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	390kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	93mg	31%
Sodium	730mg	30%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	10g	20%