Low Carb Taco Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 441.2
  • Total Fat: 30.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 79.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,038.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 25.2 g

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Introduction

This low carb version of a taco salad is perfect for summer suppers. The variety of vegetables included is a perfect way to expose your family to new tastes and textures. This low carb version of a taco salad is perfect for summer suppers. The variety of vegetables included is a perfect way to expose your family to new tastes and textures.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Taco Seasoning:

    2 tbsp chili powder
    1 1/2 tbsp cumin
    1 1/2 tbsp paprika
    1 tbsp onion powder
    1 tbsp garlic powder

    1 lb ground turkey or chicken
    2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
    1/4 cup water
    2 quarts romaine lettuce
    1 cup diced green peppers
    1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
    1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into small chunks
    1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    1 4 oz can black olives, drained and sliced
    2/3 cup salsa plus additional for topping
    1/2 cup ranch dressing
    1 cup shredded cheddar
    sour cream for topping

Directions

Mix seasonings together in a bag. Add 2 tbsp of mixture to ground turkey and reserve rest for another use. Add 1/4 cup water and allow to simmer until meat is cooked through. Set aside and allow to cool.

Put lettuce, pepper, cucumber, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro, and olives in a large salad bowl and toss.

Stir together 2/3 cup of salsa and 1/2 cup of ranch dressing. Set aside.

Plate salad, add seasoned ground meat, sprinkle with cheese, and add 2 tbsp of ranch/salsa mix.

Garnish with more salsa and sour cream.

Serves 6.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WALKERTXKITTY.