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Taco Salad (Healthy, Easy Recipe)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and healthy taco salad packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Ground beef

  • 1 lb Ground beef

Avocado oil

  • 1 tsp Avocado oil (or any oil of choice)

Taco seasoning

  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning (store-bought or home-made)

Romaine lettuce

  • 8 oz Romaine lettuce (chopped)

Grape tomatoes

  • 1 1/3 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)

Cheddar cheese

  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)

Avocado

  • 1 medium Avocado (cubed)

Green onions

  • 1/2 cup Green onions (chopped)

Salsa

  • 1/3 cup Salsa

Sour cream

  • 1/3 cup Sour cream

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in taco seasoning; add water if desired, and simmer briefly.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl, add cooked beef, and toss.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Healthy, Salad, Taco