How To Make Taco Salad - Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils are budget-friendly and protein-rich.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a cost-effective alternative.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Lettuce wraps are low-carb, while corn tortillas are an economical option.

Cook ground beef with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon chili powder in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 8 to 10 minutes until browned.

Transfer cooked ground beef to a bowl, leaving excess oil behind.

Prepare salad dressing by mixing 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mason jar and refrigerate.

Chop lettuce and slice mini tomatoes in half.

In a large bowl, combine cooled ground beef, black beans, chopped lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.

Add dressing to the mixture and toss gently.

Add grated cheddar cheese and mix in.

Break up nacho chips and add them last to avoid sogginess.

Cooking Techniques

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