Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

by | Jun 2, 2019

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 4 tbsp sliced black olives
  • 2 cup organic black beans
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped
  • 1lb organic ground beef (ground turkey or chicken breast works!)
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½  tsp garlic powder
  • ¼  tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

  • 1 avocado, pit removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  1. To make the dressing, blend the ingredients with a blender or food processor until smooth. Add more water if necessary to reach desired consistency, and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
  2. Cook ground beef with seasonings over medium heat. Assemble salad by combining all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss well to combine. Top with dressing to serve.