KTA's Quick & 'Ono Recipes: Layered Taco Salad with Avocado Dressing by Chef Alyssa Moreau

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils provide a vegetarian option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy dressing

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: popped corn

Baked chips have less fat, and popped corn is a budget-friendly alternative.

In a glass serving bowl, layer the black beans, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, green onion, corn, and cheddar cheese.

Top the layers with olives.

In a blender, combine avocado, olive oil, lime juice, water, cilantro, garlic, and salt.

Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

To serve, top the salad with crushed corn chips and drizzle with the avocado dressing.

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