Taco Salad

Turn ‘Taco Tuesday’ into ‘Taco Salad Tuesday’ with this healthy recipe.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked beans, pulled pork or chicken, or ground beef
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed
  • 2-3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tortilla chips, roughly broken
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional additions: chopped cucumber, finely chopped jalapeño pepper, chopped bell pepper, grated carrots, prepared or home-made salsa.

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.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information

210 Calories│5g Fat (2g Saturated)│21g Carbohydrates│0g Added Sugar│19g Protein│320mg Sodium│2g Fiber