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Taco Salad with Homemade Tortilla Bowls

Let's get our taco salad on with this super tasty tutorial to help you build the ultimate taco salad in a crispy baked tortilla bowl!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
  • 3 cups chopped/shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup black beans or taco meat/protein of choice
PROTEIN OPTIONS
  • black beans (vegan/vegetarian)
  • taco seasoned ground beef/turkey
  • taco seasoned roasted chickpeas (vegan/vegetarian)
  • cauliflower walnut taco meat (vegan/vegetarian)
  • salsa shredded chicken
  • seasoned shrimp or salmon
TACO SALAD TOPPINGS - CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES
  • grated cheese
  • salsa
  • diced tomatoes
  • Sliced jalapeño peppers
  • cilantro
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Sliced avocado
  • guacamole
  • cabbage slaw
  • fresh chopped onion or pickeld red onion
  • Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • hot sauce
  • avocado salsa verde
  • black bean salsa
TOOLS NEEDED
  • 1 non-stick toritlla pan to make the crispy baked tortilla bowl

Instructions

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  1. To make the tortilla bowls, preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave tortilla for 10 seconds to soften. Rub or spray with a little bit of your favorite healthy oil (for extra crispiness) and place it in a non-stick tortilla pan. Bake on center rack 6-10 minutes or until desired crispiness is reached.
  2. Choose your favorite protein option followed by all your favorite taco salad toppings and mix-ins.
  3. Fill each bowl with shredded lettuce and top with cooked protein and choice of toppings.
  4. For the dressing, you can either follow my lead of using salsa, sour cream, and guacamole to "dress" the salad or pair your taco salad with your favorite homemade or store bought dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the base recipe of tortilla bowls, lettuce, and black beans using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on protein chosen plus toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

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