Taco Salad with Simple Dressing

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

Prepare the taco meat by browning the ground beef over medium heat, breaking up the meat while it cooks until browned and no longer pink. Drain the excess grease.

Add in the taco seasoning and stir to combine. Stir in the tomato sauce.

While the meat is cooking, prepare the veggies and other toppings.

Assemble the salad by layering the lettuce, taco meat, cheese, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and avocado.

In a small bowl combine the sour cream and salsa to use as the dressing, drizzling over the salad. Serve with tortilla chips as desired.

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