How to Make Chicken Taco Salad Recipe A Healthy Taco Salad!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: puffed corn snacks

Baked chips reduce fat content significantly.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed avocado can be a cost-effective alternative.

Cook yellow rice according to package instructions and let it cool.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half.

Rinse and drain black beans to reduce sodium.

Chop red onion and add to the mixture.

Add mixed greens, preferably shredded lettuce from a package.

Remove skin from rotisserie chicken and add the chicken to the salad.

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.

For the dressing, mix salsa with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin in a separate bowl.

Whisk the dressing together and keep it separate until ready to serve.

Serve the salad with the dressing on the side.

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