Taco Salad

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Taco Salad

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Recipe by thekeyesingredients.com Course: Salads
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds grass fed beef or enough chicken breasts for family

  • 1 head iceburg or romaine lettuce

  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced

  • 1/4 spanish onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 whole avocado, pitted and sliced

  • 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced

  • 1 boiled egg (optional)

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

  • Top with pico de gallo (optional)

  • Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/2 Tablespoon cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried onion

  • Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt

Directions

  • Put your salad bowls in the freezer. This will help keep the lettuce cold when topped with hot meat.
  • Combine taco seasoning’s dry ingredients
  • Prepare the onions, garlic, and cilantro to add to the meat
  • Sauté the ground beef or chicken in a frying pan, add onion, garlic, and cilantro
  • Stir in dried spices and sauté until cooked
  • Combine salad dressing ingredients and set aside
  • Assemble the salad on individual plates, top with taco meat or chicken

Notes

  • Garnish with pico de gallo, hard boiled egg and pumpkin seeds for a little crunch.

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Posted on

June 20, 2014

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