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Taco Salad With Pinto Beans and Avocado
By á-20439
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves torn (about 6 cups)
- 2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, or grated Cheddar (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup store-bought fresh salsa
- sour cream and tortilla chips, for serving
Classic Taco Salad
By courtneyj87
Flour tortillas quickly baked in cupcake tins are filled with lettuce and ground beef, then topped with your favori...
- 4 (6-inch) whole wheat or plain flour tortillas
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 12 ounces lean ground beef or uncooked ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1-ounce)
- 1/4 cup green or red sweet pepper, chopped (optional)
- 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
Mango Shrimp Tacos (or Salad)
By mjohnmeyer
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo and rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegarnavywifecook.com
- 1 small green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 8 flour tortillas ~ (leave out for Paleo)
- 4 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
Fish Taco Salad with Garlic Lime Vinaigrette & Mango Salsa
By erinstargirl
This Fish Taco Salad hit the spot! Made with those who avoid nightshades in mind, but received a collective thumbs
- Fish:
- 1 lb wild-caught Alaskan cod fillet
- 1 clove organic garlic, pressed
- Juice of half an organic lime {to squeeze on after it is done cooking, save the zest for the salad}
- Salad:
- 4 large handfuls organic spring mix
- Small handful organic cilantro, chopped
- 1 large organic carrot, peeled and julienned
- 2 TB organic red onion, diced
- Zest of half an organic lime {the zest reserved from fish}
- 1 organic avocado, sliced - to garnish
- Garlic Lime Vinaigrette:
- Zest and juice of one organic lime
- 1 organic garlic clove, pressed
- 1 TB raw honey
- 1/4 cup organic EVOO
- Himalayan sea salt, to taste
- Mango Salsa:
- 1 organic mango, peeled and chopped
- Zest and juice of half an organic lime
- 1/4 cup organic red onion, diced
- 1 tsp organic ginger, grated
- Small handful organic cilantro, chopped
- Himalayan sea salt
Taco Salad With Chipotle Lime Dressing
By Alqualonde
Hearty red quinoa instead of taco meat, arugula instead of watery lettuce, and a healthy serving of avocado and tom...
- Tortilla strips from 1 tortilla:
- Charred corn & poblano
- 1 poblano pepper
- 1 ear of corn, kernels sliced off the cob (about 1/2 cup)
- Cherry tomato pico
- 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes (cherry)
- 1/2 lime (1 to 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions, white and green, 2 to 3
- A few pinches salt
- Chipotle lime dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Other salad components
- 1 cup cooked red quinoa
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup cubed tofu (or meat or cheese of your choice)
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 sliced avocado
Shrimp & Avocado Taco Salad
By á-51103
This filling entree salad is going to redefine taco salad night
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 10 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, chopped
- Coarse sea salt, optional
- Blue corn tortilla chips, crushed
Taco Salad with Catalina
By Orion
Brown the ground beef with taco seasoning
- Tortilla Chips
- Lettuce
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- 1 can of refried beans
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped tomatoes
- Chopped onions
- Catalina Dressing
Super Fast Vegetarian Taco Salad
By adventurefamily5
Oh so easy and very filling
- SALAD MIX:
- 1 can vegetarian re-fried beans
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup salsa
- Dash taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn, optional
Salad, TACO salad with French Dressing
By kcfrost
Ground beef or Tofu, chicken or turkey meat added with vegetables
- 1-lb. lean ground beef. (sub with TOFU, chicken or turkey).
- 1-tsp. cumin.
- 1/2-tsp. chili powder.
- 1/2-tsp. garlic powder.
- 1/2-tsp. onion powder.
- 1/2-tsp. paprika.
- 1/4-tsp. oregano.
- 1/4-tsp. cayenne pepper.
- 2-cups cooked kidney beans. (rinsed & drained).
- 1 head iceberg lettuce. (chopped).
- 2-cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- 5 -tomatoes, chopped.
- 1 -bag corn tortilla chips. (TACO flavored DORITOS).
- FRENCH dressing
- 2/3-cup ketchup.
- 3/4-cup sugar.
- 1/3-cup cider vinegar.
- 1/2-cup olive oil.
- 1-small onion coarsely chopped.
- 1-Tb spoon worcestershire sauce.
- 1-Tb spoon paprika.
- Salt & pepper to taste.
Low Carb Taco Salad
By á-77268
Low carb taco Tuesday. How you ask? Omit the taco shells place the middles in a bowl and you have a fantastic taco ...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 green onions, white and green parts separated into two piles, chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Spring mixture
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Southwestern Taco Pasta Salad
By SemiDomesticatedMama
In large bowl, toss together pasta, beans, corn, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, and green peppers
- 1 box penne pasta, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 carton grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 jar (16oz) chunky salsa, medium
- 1 pkt taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Cranberry Taco Salad
By Reneeb
1 Heat Classic Cranberry Sauce and orange juice in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, just unti...
- 1 cup cranberry sauce 1/2 cup orange juice 1 bag (10 ounces) mixed salad greens (about 6 cups) 2 cups cubed cooked turkey 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
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