If you've been taco salad and wondered whether or not it worked with your health plan, our taco salad bowl recipe is low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free, plus it's simple to make it dairy free or Whole30. Make it with either ground turkey, beef or chicken make an easy variety for dinner or meal prep.
Cook the ground turkey, ground beef, or ground chicken following the taco seasoning packet. Set aside until cools slightly.
Wash, dry, and chop the lettuce head and lay it in the bottom of 4 salad bowls.
For each salad add:
½ cup ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
1-2 cups lettuce
¼ of an avocado
¼ cup of cheddar cheese
¼ cup of chopped tomato
1 Tbsp+ of diced red onion
2 tablespoon sliced black olives
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon salsa
Feel free to add your favorite salad dressing, but the sour cream and salsa make a fantastic dressing on their own!
Add the optional garnishes like cilantro, sliced green onions, guacamole, or salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
Ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, or shredded chicken or beef can be used for the recipe. Spinach or shredded cabbage can be used in place of lettuce.To use this recipe for meal prep lunches for the week don't add dressing or sour cream until it's ready to eat and layer the ingredients in a jar or container.Skip the cheese and sour cream for a dairy free and paleo version.We recommend making your own sugar-free taco seasoning since most store-bought brands add sugar.