Low Carb Taco Salad - made with ground turkey, lettuce, cabbage, olives, bell peppers and an avocado lime dressing. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
For the homemade taco seasoning (or use your favorite store brand)
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonsea salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoonoregano
1/4teaspoonpaprika
For the meat:
1lbground turkeychicken or lean beef
2tablespoonstomato paste
2teaspoonsapple cider vinegar
For the salad bowls:
2cupsroughly chopped green leaf lettuce or Romaine
2cupsbutter lettuce leaves
1/2cupsliced black olives
1/2cupchopped bell peppersI used yellow
1/2cupshredded green and purple cabbage
1/2cupgrape tomatoes
Lime wedges
Optional Toppings:
shredded cheese
pico de gallo
salsa
cheese crisps
For the dressing:
1large avocado pitted
2tablespoonsfresh cilantro
2tablespoonsfresh lime juice
2tablespoonsorange juice
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/4teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
In a small bowl or small resealable spice jar, combine all the spices for the taco seasoning. You can save any leftovers for the next time.
In a large nonstick skillet, over medium high heat, cook the ground meat, breaking down into small pieces while it cooks. After about 3 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink and cooked through. Stir in the tomato paste and vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is heated through. Taste and add more seasoning as needed.
To make the dressing:
While the meat is cooking, add the avocado, cilantro, lime, orange juice, olive oil and salt to a food processor. Process until smooth.
Assemble bowls:
Add lettuce to a large bowl. Top with cooked turkey, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers and shredded cabbage. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately avocado, lime and additional taco toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Taco Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 222Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g14%
Total Carbohydrates 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 28g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.