Healthy TACO SALAD RECIPE: Easy In 20 Minutes!

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Queso fresco is often less expensive and adds a unique flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crackers

Crackers can be a more affordable crunchy option.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas offer creaminess at a lower price.

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks for 7 to 10 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water, cooking until combined to make taco meat.

Chop 8 ounces of romaine lettuce and add it to a large bowl.

Slice 1 and 1/3 cups of grape tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Slice and cube 1 avocado, adding it to the bowl.

Chop 1/2 cup of green onions and add them to the salad.

Add 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup of salsa, and 1/3 cup of sour cream to the bowl.

Add the cooked ground beef to the salad and toss everything together until well mixed.

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