Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
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
- 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.
- 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.