Beef Taco Salad with Avocado Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 438kcal
This beef taco salad is both delicious and healthy! It's also quick and easy to make and features a yummy avocado cilantro-lime dressing that your family will love.
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Ingredients
Taco Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1 ripe Haas avocado seeded and chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend
- 2 cups tortilla chips broken up
Taco Seasoning Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1-½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup water
Avocado Cilantro-Lime Dressing
- 1 avocado seeded and chopped
- ½ cup Crema (Mexican Cream) or sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
Instructions
Taco Seasoning
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and set aside.
Avocado Lime Dressing
- Add all ingredients to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add a little more water if you desire a thinner dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Taco Meat
- Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Stir frequently.
- Add the taco seasoning mix and ⅓ cup of water and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 4-5 minutes or until the liquiid has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Assembly
- To assemble the salad, add the lettuce to a large bowl or platter. Then add the beef, shredded cheese, tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado. Top with tortilla chips and the Avocado Lime Dressing. If desired serve with pico de gallo or salsa. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
This dish is versatile, you can easily swap out the ground beef for chicken or turkey, or you can make it vegetarian by leaving out the meat. It will still be delicious.
You can save a few minutes by using prepackaged taco seasoning, but by using your spices, you control the amount of sugar, salt, and preservatives in the dish, and that makes it even healthier! Special thanks to Anna Jones RD for sharing her recipe for the taco seasoning recipe with me.
Do not make the dressing too far ahead; the avocado might cause it to discolor.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 40.4mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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