Discover our Keto Taco Salad: a modern, low-carb take on the traditional Tex-Mex favorite. With perfectly seasoned ground meat, crunchy fresh veggies, and a tangy lime-infused creamy dressing, this recipe promises a symphony of flavors and textures. Ready to prepare this keto delight? Let's get started!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥗 Ingredients for this keto taco salad recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Taco Salad: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with taco salad?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing this keto salad is a breeze! Begin by sautéing the ground beef with aromatic spices, then mix up a zesty lime dressing. Layer lettuce, seasoned meat, fresh veggies, cheese, and drizzle with dressing in a bowl. In just 20 minutes, you'll have a delightful keto taco salad ready to enjoy.
Chef's note
Add a personal touch to this keto taco salad recipe by playing with its heat; amplify the spice with more hot sauce or some red pepper flakes in the dressing. Fancy a crunch? Toss in diced jalapenos. And don't limit yourself—feel free to swap out the cheese or sprinkle in extra toppings like a dollop of sour cream. This salad is all about making it uniquely yours!
Love salads? Browse through our collection of keto-friendly salad recipes. You might just find your next favorite.
🥗 Ingredients for this keto taco salad recipe
You'll need the following ingredients to prepare this delicious keto taco salad at home:
For the salad
For the creamy lime dressing
Ingredient substitutions
If you're looking to switch up some of the ingredients, try these keto-friendly alternatives:
Additional ingredients
Want to make the keto taco bowl truly your own? Experiment with the following ingredients:
Cooking tools required
To make this ground beef taco salad recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Taco Salad: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Wash the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro with cold tap water.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the black olives.
- Dice the red onion and avocado, and chop the cilantro.
- Grate the cheddar cheese in a small bowl.
Cooking instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large iron cast skillet.
- Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well to coat the meat in the spices evenly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Next, in a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the spicy lime dressing — olive oil, lime juice, hot sauce, ground cumin, and mayonnaise. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, assemble the taco salad. Start with a bed of shredded romaine lettuce.
- Top the lettuce with sautéed ground beef, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black olives, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle the spicy lime dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and serve.
Chef's pro tip
Avoid overcooking the beef; following the suggested time ensures it remains tender. Drain off excess fat, but retain a bit. This enhances the flavor when combined with spices.
What to serve with taco salad?
This low-carb taco salad pairs well with several dishes. Here are some ideas to get you inspired:
How to make it healthier?
Here's how you can make this keto Mexican salad even healthier:
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Best reheating practices
Since this is a salad recipe, you only need to reheat the refrigerated beef. If you choose to do so, use one of these methods:
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This Keto Taco Salad offers a fresh twist on the cherished Tex-Mex favorite. Great for a flavorful lunch or a filling dinner, this salad is perfect for those looking for a tasty keto option.
Looking to diversify your weekly menu? Dive into this keto taco salad bowl. With each savory bite, it might just earn a regular spot in your meal plan.
On the hunt for more tasty keto salad recipes? Explore these choices:
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Taco Salad
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 cups lettuce shredded
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup black olives pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup avocado diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated
- Lime wedges for garnish
For the creamy lime dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce sugar-free
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large iron cast skillet.
- Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well to coat the meat in the spices evenly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Next, in a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the spicy lime dressing — olive oil, lime juice, hot sauce, ground cumin, and mayonnaise. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, assemble the taco salad. Start with a bed of shredded romaine lettuce.
- Top the lettuce with sautéed ground beef, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black olives, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle the spicy lime dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and serve.
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