Better Taco Salad |
This pretty layered salad is a lighter version of a traditional taco salad.
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1lb (500 g) Canadian extra-lean ground beef round*
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) chili powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 can (540 mL) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (250 mL) light-style cheddar cheese, shredded
- Avocado Dressing (recipe follows)
- 1 green onion, sliced
Directions
1. Stir-fry onion, garlic, extra-lean ground beef, chilli powder and pinch of salt in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is browned and completely cooked. Drain if necessary; set aside.
2. Layer tomatoes in shallow 12 cup (3 L) glass bowl. Follow with a layer of lettuce, cooked ground beef mixture, 3/4 cup (175 mL) cheese and kidney beans.
3. Top with Avocado Dressing. Garnish with remaining cheddar cheese and green onion.
AVOCADO DRESSING: Mash 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted, with potato masher until smooth. Stir in 1 green onion, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup (50 mL) water, 2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH fresh lime juice, low-fat sour cream and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt.
Per Serving: Calories 244; Protein 22g; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 36mg; Carbohydrate 16.3g; Fibre 6.7g; Sodium 445mg; Potassium 633mg
Good source of iron (19% DV) and excellent source of zinc (40% DV), 19% DV sodium.
*Other Options: Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Extra Lean Ground Beef
Recipe and image as courtesy of www.beefinfo.org.
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