Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing (Best Way To Use Leftover Taco Meat)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Prep the salad: Wash and chop the lettuce, bell pepper, grape tomatoes, and green onion. Set aside.

Make the taco meat: In a large skillet on medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook the beef while continuously breaking up the clumps. Once the meat is browned, add the taco seasoning. Mix together. Add the water. Simmer the taco meat for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Make the dressing: Add water, cilantro leaves, and garlic (if using) into the blender. Blend on high until you have a fluffy mixture.

Assemble salad: Add all of the veggies to a salad bowl. Top the salad with avocado lime dressing and taco meat.

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