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Taco Salad Recipe
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Taco Salad Recipe

Taco night, Paleo-style: lose the tortilla but keep the taco experience going with this Paleo adaptation of a family-friendly classic.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword salad, Taco
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 915kcal
Cost 18

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Catalina vinaigrette

Ingredients for the taco meat seasoning

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Catalina sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother sauce, combine in a food processor and blend.
    1 cup of extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup homemade ketchup, ½ cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup grated onion or onion powder, ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce, ⅓ cup honey, 2 tsp. paprika, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the taco seasoning, and season again with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 tsp. paprika, 2 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Over medium-high heat, melt some Paleo cooking fat and toss in the ground beef. Cook until well done (about ten minutes). While the beef is cooking, break it apart with a wooden spoon.
    1 lb. ground beef, Cooking fat
  • When the beef is almost done, add the taco seasoning and mix well, making sure all the meat is covered. You can also add a little bit of water if it looks dry. Let the meat cool down until it’s at room temperature.
    1 large head of romaine lettuce, 4 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • In a big salad bowl, combine the bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and beef. Top with the Catalina dressing. Gently mix everything and serve.
    2-3 Roma tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 cucumber, 5 green onions

Nutrition

Calories: 915kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1692mg | Potassium: 1052mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 7615IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 9mg