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Taco Salad with Lime Vinegar Dressing Recipe
Taco salad with lime vinegar dressing offers quick throw-together preparation that even picky family members will eat since you can serve toppings separately for customizable assembly. This family-friendly approach ensures everyone gets exactly what they want while the quick preparation accommodates busy schedules. The customizable assembly eliminates mealtime battles while the lime vinegar dressing provides bright, fresh flavors.
This is a quick-to-throw-together taco salad that even picky family members will eat, as you can serve any of the ingredients on the side. I sometimes serve with taco shells and let my five-year-old make tacos out of the ingredients (minus the dressing for the salad). Serve salad with tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, and Cheddar cheese to taste. Yum!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) basket grape tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
½ cup chopped carrots, or to taste
½ cup chopped green bell pepper, or to taste
½ cup chopped celery, or to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste (Optional)
¼ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir until water is evaporated and beef is evenly coated in seasoning mix, about 5 minutes.
Mix romaine lettuce, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, green bell pepper, celery, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl; top with ground beef.
Whisk lime juice, honey, vinegar, cilantro, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed; served alongside salad.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 554 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 52g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 554 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 1120mg | 49% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 14g | 48% |
| Total Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 31g | 61% |
| Vitamin C 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium 152mg | 12% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 1031mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
