Your tastebuds will love this Low Carb and Healthy Taco Salad. Forget about counting carbs and reap the benefits of this simple, delicious recipe. It’s the perfect meal without the guilt.
Explore more taco ideas like taco dip, mini tacos, taco pasta or for more loaded version try this cheesy classic taco salad.
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🛒Ingredients
- Lean ground beef - this cuts down on the fat content. You’ll still have a bit of grease to drain out once the beef is cooked.
- Minced garlic - the perfect way to add flavor to the salad.
- Avocado oil - you can also use coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil.
- Romaine salad - clean and chop to your desired texture and size.
- Red onion - cut the onions fine so that they don’t overpower the other flavors.
- Jalapeno - be sure to remove the seeds from the peppers.
- Shredded cheddar cheese - you can also use any type of cheese that you’re craving.
- Taco seasoning - you can buy it from the store or make your own homemade blend.
- Avocado - I like to dice into cubes for texture or use my avocado dip instead.
- Crispy baked cheese chips - don't skip these,these add so much flavor and are low carb compared to classic doritos topping.
For the full list of ingredients, please scroll down to where you'll find the recipe card.
🥣How To Make Healthy Taco Salad
STEP 1: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the beef until browned, and there is no pink remaining.
This will take about 5 minutes or so. Drain any excess grease.
STEP 2: Stir the garlic and taco seasoning into the cooked beef.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, and then take the skillet off the heat.
STEP 3: Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients.
STEP 4: To make the salad, add a layer of chopped romaine to a plate or bowl, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
Drizzle dressing on top and enjoy.
If you want to make a different dressing, combine ⅓ cup sour cream with ⅓ cup salsa, and pour it on top of the salad.
📋Tips For Making Keto Taco Salad
- Add fresh toppings. You can easily change the flavor of this salad by adding fresh cilantro or chopped Italian parsley on top.
- Eat the salad hot or cold. As long as the meat is thoroughly cooked, this salad can be eaten warm or cold. It’s up to you!
Serve this healthy taco salad with coleslaw.
Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. For the best results, store the leftovers of this salad in different containers. The cooked beef will need to be stored separately from the chopped romaine, or it will get soggy over time. All leftovers need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- 🥶Freezing. While you can freeze the cooked beef, the salad needs to be eaten fresh. It just doesn’t freeze well!
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📖Recipe
Low Carb Taco Salad Recipe
Ingredients
For Taco Salad
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 5 ounce romaine salad, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 large avocado, diced
- crispy baked cheese chips for topping, optional, homemade or store-bought
For Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until browned, and there is no pink remaining. This will take about 5 minutes or so. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir the garlic and taco seasoning into the cooked beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, and then take the skillet off the heat.
- Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients.
- To assemble the salad, add a layer of chopped romaine to a plate or bowl, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Drizzle dressing on top and enjoy.
Notes
- To Store. For the best results, store the leftovers of this salad in different containers. The cooked beef will need to be stored separately from the chopped romaine, or it will get soggy over time. All leftovers need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Freezing. While you can freeze the cooked beef, the salad needs to be eaten fresh. It just doesn’t freeze well!
Nutrition
🤷Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. You can use ground pork, ground chicken, ground turkey, or even leave off the meat altogether and enjoy the flavors of the other ingredients.
❤️Did you make this recipe? Please be sure to leave a rating and a comment below. Thank you!❤️
Rita
make this easy and healthy taco salad for make ahead lunch.