Taco Salad

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 10 min 1
Taco Salad
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Ingredients


2 cup Lettuce, romaine (chopped)
1/2 cup Beef, ground, extra lean
1 package Taco seasoning mix, McCormick (or use homemade taco seasoning)
1/2 cup Salsa, ready-to-serve
1/2 cup Sweet yellow corn (cooked)
1/2 cup chopped Tomato
1 medium pepper(s) Orange bell pepper (diced)
1 green onion (stem) Green onion (sliced)
1/4 cup cubes Avocado
2 tbsp Greek yogurt, plain, 1% M.F. (optional)
2 tbsp shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions


1. To prepare taco meat, set the stove to medium and brown the meat until it is no longer pink, stirring often (about 10 minutes).

2. Drain the excess fat and liquid and add 1 -2 tbsp of prepared taco seasoning. Stir until thoroughly coated.

3. To serve, measure ingredients on a plate, in order, and top your taco salad with desired options and add-ons.

 

Notes:

Tip:

For a vegetarian option, substitute meat for 1 cup black beans that are rinsed, drained and sprinkled with 1/2 tsp taco seasoning.


Beef

is a great source of protein and vitamin B12 which is important for metabolism!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 575
Calories from fat 191
Calories from saturated fat 73
Total Fat 21.2 g
Saturated Fat 8.1 g
Trans Fat 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.9 g
Cholesterol 73 mg
Sodium 2888 mg
Potassium 1749 mg
Total Carbohydrate 63 g
Dietary Fiber 10.8 g
Sugars 19.8 g
Protein 39 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat 0.8
Milk Alternative 0.8
Vegetables 6.9

Energy sources


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