How to Make Easy and Healthy Tostitos Taco Salad

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Queso fresco is often less expensive and adds a unique flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crackers

Crackers can be a more affordable crunchy option.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas offer creaminess at a lower price.

Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Slice red bell pepper into smaller pieces, removing the core and seeds, then set aside.

Slice cucumber into thin slices and set aside.

Heat pan with olive oil, then add corn kernels and mix.

Cover pan and let corn kernels cook for 3 minutes.

Mix corn kernels around, then add chili powder and garlic powder, mixing thoroughly.

Assemble salad by placing lettuce on a serving plate, then adding bell pepper and cucumber on top.

Add a few tablespoons of corn kernels onto the salad.

Top with tortilla chips for added crunch.

Drizzle with your choice of salad dressing.

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