Healthy Taco Salad
Healthy Taco Salad - a healthier version of a Dorito Taco Salad! So easy and delicious - perfect for hot summer nights!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning sub 1 batch homemade taco seasoning
- 15 ounces tomato sauce divided
- 1 head iceberg lettuce ripped into bite-sized pieces
- 1-2 tomatoes diced
- ⅔ bag taco chips these are gluten-free/dairy-free
- 6 ounces shredded cheese more if desired
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons taco sauce
Optional Toppings:
- black olives sliced
- avocado or fresh guacamole
Instructions
- Make Taco Meat: Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and brown 1 pound ground beef. Drain any excess grease. Add 1 packet taco seasoning and ½ cup tomato sauce to the meat. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, add shredded lettuce, tomatoes, crushed taco chips (just use your hands to crush them) and 6 ounces shredded cheese (if using). Add cooked taco meat on top. Mix well to fully combine.
- Salad Dressing: Combine the remaining tomato sauce with 3 tablespoons ketchup and 2 tablespoons taco sauce. Stir to combine in a small bowl.
- Serve: Enjoy salad immediately with taco dressing on the side and any other desired toppings.
Notes
- Leftovers: While leftovers are good, this is definitely a meal that is better enjoyed fresh. The crushed taco chips and iceberg lettuce will get a little mushy overnight in the fridge. If you do want to enjoy this salad the next day, you can store the taco salad ingredients each in a separate container.
- Cheese: of course you can always use regular cheese or dairy-free cheese, if you prefer.
- Paleo version: This recipe is Paleo-Friendly. Make sure you are using grain-free chips with clean ingredients, omit the cheese (dairy-free or otherwise) and when you are making your Taco Salad Dressing + Seasoning make sure you are checking ingredients.
- Gluten-Free Version: This recipe is Gluten-Free Friendly. Make sure you are using grain-free chips with clean ingredients and make your own taco salad dressing (noted in the recipe card).
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1707IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 4mg
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