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A vibrant high protein taco salad with various fresh ingredients in a bowl.

Proven way to grow your high protein taco salad

This recipe outlines a delicious and satisfying high-protein taco salad, perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Salad
  • 1 lb Cooked ground beef or turkey (lean)
  • 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 can Black beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz
  • 1 cup Corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1/4 cup Salsa
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet / Frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Prepare Protein
  1. Brown ground meat in a skillet, drain fat, and season with taco seasoning, cooking until heated through according to package directions.
Assemble Salad
  1. Combine chopped lettuce, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and red onion in a large bowl.
Make Dressing
  1. Whisk together Greek yogurt, salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked and seasoned meat to the salad ingredients, pour the dressing over everything, and toss gently to combine before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding crushed tortilla chips or corn nuts. Adjust spice level to your preference.