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The Ultimate Taco Salad w/ a Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

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As promised I am back today with a yummy recipe for The Ultimate Taco Salad with a Creamy Avocado Dressing. This recipe is favored by all my family, even my six year old. This meal is a light, but satisfying choice and perfect for watching those waistlines with out losing flavor. Combining avocado and Greek yogurt provides a healthy, creamy alternative than your usually mayo or sour cream based dressings. My family would of not even known the yogurt was in the dressing if I didn’t tell them. Shhhh, my thirteen year old boy may or may not know about the yogurt alternative ;) And don’t forget your Warm Black Bean and Corn Salsa to top it off!

Taco Salad Recipe

The Ultimate Taco Salad with a Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

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The Ultimate Taco Salad with a Creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing

The Ultimate Taco Salad with a Creamy Avocado Dressing

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  • Author: Audra
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Ingredients

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Seasoned Taco Meat Ingredients:

  • 1 lbs ground beef
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped including the green parts
  • 2 TBSP finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Creamy Avocado Dressing

  • 1/2 of a large avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, loosely packed
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 1 TBSP chopped shallots
  • 1/2 of small/medium jalapeno, seeded and ribs removed
  • the juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper (or to taste)

Additional Ingredients

  • 3 Romaine Hearts (washed, dried, and chopped)
  • Warm Black Bean and Corn Salsa, click here for the recipe
  • colby jack cheese
  • cherry tomatoes, sliced in quarters
  • Tortilla Chips

Instructions

How to prepare the Ground Beef

  1. In a large saute pan partially brown ground beef over medium heat.
  2. Add green onions, finely chopped cilantro, and all seasonings.
  3. Combine all flavors and finish browning.
  4. Remove excess grease with a spoon if needed.

How to prepare the Creamy Avocado Dressing

  1. In a blender combine avocado, cilantro, yogurt, olive oil, garlic cloves, shallots, jalapeno, lemon juice, and seasonings.
  2. Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

How to layer your Taco Salad

  1. Start with a layer of crushed Tortilla Chips.
  2. Then add chopped romaine hearts
  3. Top salad with seasoned ground beef and warm black bean and corn salad.
  4. Garnish with colby jack cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives
  5. Last but not least, dollop a big spoonful of Creamy Avocado Dressing onto the top of your salad.
  6. Enjoy!

Looking for that Black Bean and Corn Salsa? You can get the recipe here!

Warm Black Bean and Corn Salsa - Great on a Taco Salad!

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About Audra

I am the mother of three beautiful children including Christian and I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve you through Poppy Avenue Boutique. I am currently living my work in De Pere, WI as we build this business from the ground up. We have so many fun things in store and we are so excited to share them with all of you. If you cannot already see we are huge fans of good coffee and conversation. I love to shop small and support small business communities. My passion is clean food & beauty, adorable fashion, and Jesus. Without all off these interests in my life I would not be where I am today.

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    • Audra says

      Thank you, sweet Ally! I will have to say this is my favorite salad and the dressing is delicious! Thank you so much for stopping by, it was so nice to see your beautiful face ;) Have a great week!

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  3. Jennifer says

    Gosh, does this dish look AMAZING! Makes me hungry for lunch now and it’s only 9:30 in the morning. Found you through Uncommon Designs. Fellow contributor here…..so welcome aboard! Can’t wait to see all the goodies you share over there!

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    • Audra says

      You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipe and I would love to know what you think! Thanks for stopping by :) Have a great weekend.

      Reply

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