Chicken Taco Salad Recipe | Molé Mama

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.

Peel the cucumber.

Chop the carrots and cucumbers.

Chop three green onions and some celery.

Chop tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Add iceberg lettuce and grilled corn to the bowl.

Chop cilantro and add it to the salad bowl.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad to preserve it.

Prepare individual servings by adding avocado and chicken to a bowl.

Add queso fresco cheese to the individual serving bowl.

Smash tortilla chips in a ziplock bag and pour them into the bowl.

Toss the salad with the veggies and serve with salsa and crema on top.

Cooking Techniques

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