Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Keto Taco Salad featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy salsa dressing. Perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Dressing and Garnish
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Season the Beef: Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Stir to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, and diced red onion.
- Add the Beef: Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the layered salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa to create a creamy dressing.
- Dress and Garnish: Drizzle the sour cream and salsa dressing over the salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or use a hot salsa.
- To keep it dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese and coconut-based sour cream.
