Healthy Taco Salad

Happy Cinco de Mayo, peeps! It's the perfect day to celebrate Mexican culture, history, and of course, delicious food. Today, we're going to talk about a healthy option that you can enjoy guilt-free—TACO SALAD!

Taco salads are a great choice because it's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to customize to your liking. You can add all your favorite ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, cheese, and black beans, and top it off with a zesty dressing. You can also add some grilled chicken or shrimp for some extra protein.

But wait, there's more! Taco salads are also a great way to use up your leftovers. If you had tacos or burritos for dinner yesterday, you can use the leftover meat, beans, and veggies to make a tasty bowl for lunch. Just add some meat, a few extra veggies, and your favorite dressing, and you're good to go.

So, what makes taco salads a healthy option? For starters, it's low in carbs and high in fiber, which makes it a great choice for anyone who's watching their weight or trying to eat healthy. It's also packed with vitamins and minerals from all the fresh veggies, and the protein from the beans or meat will help keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.

So, next time you're craving something tasty and healthy, why not give taco salad a try? It's the perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo without overindulging, and you can use up your leftovers too. Just make sure to add a little extra guacamole and salsa for some extra zing.

NUTRITION TIP

Healthy and easy lunch or dinner + leftovers!

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

Salad base

• 1 pound lean ground meat

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 head romaine lettuce

• 1 can reduced sodium black beans

• 1 can Mexican style corn

• 2 cups cherry tomates

• 1 medium ripe avocado

• 1/2 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup onion

• Tortilla chips

Dressing

• 1/4 cup salsa

• 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

HOW TO

1. In a large skillet, medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, salsa, and, chili powder to make the dressing.

5. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, onion, tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, and shredded cheese.

6. Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl and toss everything together.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything evenly.

8. Serve the taco salad in individual bowls and enjoy!

   Note: You can also add other toppings to your taco salad, such as sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced red onions, or crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.

xo,

TBO