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Healthy Taco Salad In Baked Tortilla Bowl

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexican cuisine, taco salad has evolved into a popular dish in the United States, often enjoyed for its vibrant flavors and customizable ingredients. Traditionally, it combines the elements of a taco in a salad form, making it a versatile and satisfying meal. The baked tortilla bowl adds a fun twist, allowing for a healthier version that reduces excess calories from frying. Today, taco salads are embraced worldwide, with countless variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences.

MexicanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups tortillas
1 lb cooked chicken
1 medium red onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups romaine lettuce
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onions
1/2 cup olives
1/4 cup jalapeno avocado dressing
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup almond milk
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: lean ground chicken

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein and fiber at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: tortilla chips

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber and nutrients.

1

Start by cooking chicken in the Instant Pot breast side down to get color and flavor.

2

Add sliced onion to the Instant Pot for flavor, not for eating.

3

Brown the onion and chicken, adding water to scrape the bottom and pick up drippings.

4

Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of paprika, chili powder, and cumin, along with salt and pepper.

5

Close the Instant Pot and cook for 30 minutes with a 10-minute natural pressure release.

6

Prepare tortilla bowls by spraying a dish with olive oil and baking the tortillas.

7

In a bowl, mix romaine lettuce, defrosted frozen corn, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and olives.

8

Top the salad with cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, and jalapeno avocado dressing.

9

Make a dressing with lime juice, Greek yogurt, almond milk, garlic, and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

muffin tinskilletlarge bowlmixing spoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freelow-carbpescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Taco SaladBaked Tortilla Bowl Salad

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