(SKINNY) TACO SALAD WITH AVOCADO CILANTRO DRESSING

Just made this for my husband and myself tonight. I didn't have champagne vinegar so I substituted white vinegar and I didn't have lime juice so I substituted lemon juice. It was amazing! I also used ground chicken! I forward this recipe on to my family members! 

This taco salad was fantastic! Simple, every-day ingredients so it made it real easy to make. I loved the Cilantro dressing on the salad, and I think that is what sets this taco salad apart from many others because of the unique taste. Some people said that they thought the Cilantro was a bit off for a taco salad, but that is the key ingredient in making it different than your typical taco salad. Will definitely make again.

(SKINNY) TACO SALAD WITH AVOCADO CILANTRO DRESSING

INGRIDIENTS

Taco Salad

1 pound lean ground beef

2 tablespoons taco seasoning (recipe below)

1 head green leaf lettuce, washed and chopped

6 ounces black olives, drained

2 tomatoes, diced

1 cup cooked corn kernels

2 avocados, diced

Taco Seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Avocado Cilantro Dressing

½ large ripe avocado, or 1 small avocado

1 cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup fresh lime juice

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cumin

2-4 tablespoons water

INSTRUCTION

Taco Salad

• In a skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and taco season. Cook until meat is brown. Drain grease if necessary.
• To prepare salad, start with a bed of lettuce and in rows top with black olives, tomatoes, corn and avocado. You can also toss it all together.
• Top with avocado cilantro dressing and serve immediately.

Taco Seasoning

• Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix together. Store in air-tight container for up to 12 weeks.
• Avocado Cilantro Dressing
• In a blender or food processor combine the avocado, cilantro, fresh lime juice, salt and cumin. Blend until a smooth consistency.
• While food processor or blender is running, drizzle in olive oil.
• Check consistency, if needed add 2-4 tablespoons of water to thin.

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