Tex-Mex Taco Salad

This version of the chain-restaurant favorite has fresh flavors and a healthy nutritional profile. Vary the heat by varying the type of salsa you use. Baked corn tortilla chips and lime wedges are natural accompaniments.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup prepared salsa		1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed (see Tips for Two)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream		1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon canola oil		1 teaspoon chili powder
1 small onion, chopped		1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced		2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 ounces lean ground beef or turkey		4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 large plum tomato, diced		1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

directions

Prep: 30 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
Combine salsa and sour cream in a large bowl.
2
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef (or turkey) and cook, stirring often, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato, beans, cumin, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring, until the tomato begins to break down, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro and 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture.
3
Add lettuce to the remaining salsa mixture and toss to coat. Divide the lettuce between 2 plates, top with the cooked meat and sprinkle with cheese.

notes

Tips for Two: Refrigerate leftover beans for up to 3 days. Toss with a green salad or into soup for extra protein; mash with garlic powder and chopped fresh herbs for a quick dip.

nutritional information

Calories: 339		Fiber: 8 g
Fat: 13 g		Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g		Protein: 32 g
Sodium: 850 mg		Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat		Cholesterol: 81 g
Potassium: 693 mg		Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (150% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Zinc (30% dv), Iron (25% dv), Potassium (21% dv).

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Tex-Mex Taco Salad

Ingredients

directions

notes

nutritional information