Best Family Favorite Taco Salad Recipes

FAMILY-FAVORITE TACO SALAD

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"This lighter, healthier version of classic Southwestern fare is a favorite with my family. I love the fact that it's delicious and such a fast-to-fix meal on busy weeknights." Lynne Graves - Faribault, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings; heat through., Divide lettuce among six plates; top each with 2/3 cup turkey mixture, 4 teaspoons cheese and 1 tablespoon sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAMILY FAVORITE TACO SALAD

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I got this recipe from a friend who takes this to friends needing a meal. It's soooo good, and the best of all the taco salads out there!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
16 ounces mixed salad greens (or more to taste)
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
4 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) bag cool ranch Doritos (the large size)

Steps:

Brown ground beef and drain off any grease.
Meanwhile, in very large salad bowl combine salad, tomatoes, green onions and kidney beans. Toss well.
Add slightly cooled beef and Catalina dressing. Mix well.
Add cheese and toss again.
Lightly smash chips and add to salad.
Toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1233.3, Fat 85.6, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 1757, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 17.5, Protein 44.2

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