Description
This Healthy Taco Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing offers a vibrant explosion of textures, providing high-quality protein and essential fiber for balanced nutrition. It's quick to prepare and versatile, making it perfect for busy weeknights while promoting gut health.
Ingredients
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey or Grass-fed Beef
1 large head Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
1 cup Organic Black Beans (rinsed)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 Bell Pepper
1/4 Red Onio
1 large Avocado (sliced)
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Lime (juiced)
1/2 tsp Cumi
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Raw Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey or grass-fed beef and break it into small crumbles
- Once browned, drain any excess liquid and add homemade taco spice blend. Pour in 1/4 cup of water and simmer for 3-5 minutes
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, and garlic powder. Adjust with water or honey as needed
- Chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions
- In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine, seasoned meat, black beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions
- Add avocado slices on top and drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to combine
Notes
Store components separately to keep lettuce fresh.
Reheat meat gently in a skillet when serving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg