Taco Salad with Lime Vinegar Dressing

This is a quick-to-throw-together taco salad that even picky family members will eat, as you can serve any of the ingredients on the side. I sometimes serve with taco shells and let my five-year-old make tacos out of the ingredients (minus the dressing for the salad). Serve salad with tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, and Cheddar cheese to taste. Yum!

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) basket grape tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
½ cup chopped carrots, or to taste
½ cup chopped green bell pepper, or to taste
½ cup chopped celery, or to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste (Optional)
¼ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir until water is evaporated and beef is evenly coated in seasoning mix, about 5 minutes.
Mix romaine lettuce, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, green bell pepper, celery, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl; top with ground beef.
Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, cilantro, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed; served alongside salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

554	Calories
26g	Fat
52g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 554
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	34%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 1120mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 14g	48%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 31g	61%
Vitamin C 61mg	68%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1031mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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