Taco Salad with Tangy Lime Dressing
Ingredients List
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1 pound lean ground beef
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¾ cup water
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1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
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1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (10 ounce) basket grape tomatoes, chopped
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1 avocado, pitted and sliced
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½ cup chopped carrots, or to taste
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½ cup chopped green bell pepper, or to taste
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½ cup chopped celery, or to taste
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¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste (Optional)
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¼ cup lime juice
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the ground beef in the skillet, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any grease. Add water and taco seasoning, then cook and stir until the water evaporates and the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning, about 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, kidney beans, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, green bell pepper, celery, and Cheddar cheese. Top with the cooked ground beef.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, vinegar, cilantro, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Serve the dressing on the side.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 554 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 52g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
| 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.
Evaluation :
5/5