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whole30tacosalad

Easy Taco Salad (Whole 30, Paleo)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Taco Meat

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lbs lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce

Salad Ingredients

  • butter lettuce (or your favorite lettuce)
  • chopped red onion
  • jalapenos
  • avocado
  • cherry tomatoes/ halved
  • sliced avocados

Avocado Lime Dressing

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • juice from 1 lime

Instructions
 

For the Taco Meat

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and start cooking while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Once meat is almost browned add chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, tomato sauce and water. Stir well until combined and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

For the Avocado Lime Dressing

  • Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth. Add additional water if dressing is too thick. You can store it in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

For the Taco Salad

  • Start with your lettuce, add onion, jalapenos, tomatoes and any other toppings you like. Drizzle with the Avocado Lime Dressing or dressing of your choice.
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