High-Protein Low-Carb Cottage Cheese Taco Salad | Creamy, Crunchy & Keto-Friendly!

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt provides a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive while still melting well.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crackers

Crackers can be a more cost-effective crunchy topping.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado at a lower cost.

Start by cooking 1 pound of ground beef in a pan.

Season the beef with Celtic Sea salt and taco seasoning, adjusting to your preference.

Chop the beef as it cooks until fully browned.

Let the cooked meat cool down slightly until it's warm but not hot.

Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to the meat and mix well.

Add a little bit of cheddar cheese (0.5 to 1 cup) to the mixture and stir.

Incorporate 0.25 cup of salsa into the mixture, adjusting the amount to your taste.

Top the salad with shredded lettuce and tomatoes, or any preferred toppings.

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