Taco Salad

Makes 2 meal or 4 side servings.

Adapted from Leanne Brown, Good and Cheap, 2015

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked beans, pulled pork or chicken, or ground beef
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup corn, canned (drain) or fresh
  • 2-3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tortilla chips, roughly broken
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl add lettuce, beans, tomatoes, corn, green onions, tortilla chip pieces and cheese; stir to mix well.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt and pepper. Adjust to taste preferences as desired.
  3. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Additional chips on the side are optional.
  4. Optional additions: chopped cucumber, finely chopped jalapeno pepper, chopped bell pepper, grated carrots, prepared or home-made salsa.
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