Taco Salad

WHOLE30 TACO SALAD😍

For when you would rather take 6 tacos to the face but also want to get some veggies in because balance am I right? The perfect combo of comfort food, yet still refreshing and bright, with a creamy zippy dressing that just ties it all together. Minimal ingredients, less than 10 minutes to throw together, you’re gonna love this one!

Serves 2-4.

Ingredients:

For the Taco Salad:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 3 tbsps taco seasoning (recipe below)

• 2 tbsps tomato paste

• ½ cup chicken broth

• Romaine or other preferred lettuce

• Optional toppings: Pico de gallo, avocado or guacamole, shredded cheese (omit for Whole30)

• 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

For the Creamy Cilantro Ranch:

• ½ cup mayonnaise (or ¼ cup mayo + ½ an avocado)

• ¼ cup packed cilantro

• Juice from 2 limes

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt to taste

For the Homemade Taco Seasoning:

• 1tbsp chili powder

• 2 tsps cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp cayenne

Directions:

For the Whole30 Taco Salad:

• Mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside.

• Heat a skillet on medium high heat and drizzle in some oil.

• Add the meat and cook until browned, using a wooden spoon to break up into crumbles. Season with salt and pepper and drain off most of the grease using a paper towel.

• Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning and cook for 60 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth.

• Reduce and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed.

• Meanwhile, in a blender, add the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth. If you don’t have a blender, chop the cilantro super finely and mix with the rest of the ingredients.

• Assemble your salad with the romaine as a base, topping it with the dressing, taco meat, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Enjoy!