Taco Salad

112 Ratings

Makes: 6 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Add some low-sodium taco seasoning to spice up this ground beef and bean taco salad.

Ingredients

1 butter lettuce (head, or any other small lettuce, torn into small pieces)
2 tomatoes (chopped, fresh)
1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
16 ounces ground turkey or ground beef
1 onion (small, chopped)
1 can pinto beans (15 1/2 ounce, drained)
3/4 cup salsa (or taco sauce)

Directions

1. Put lettuce in large bowl. Add tomatoes and green pepper.

2. Brown meat and onion in fry pan. Drain off fat and liquid.

3. Mix meat, beans and salsa. Add to salad mixture.

4. Serve with additional salsa. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

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Source:

Simply Good Eating Recipe Cards, Vol. 1, 2000
University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 cups salad, 1/6 of recipe (279g)

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	249
Total Fat	8 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	69 mg
Sodium	536 mg
Carbohydrates	19 g
Dietary Fiber	6 g
Total Sugars	3 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	26 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	67 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	699 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	249
Total Fat	8 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Linoleic Acid	2 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA	7 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	7 mg
Cholesterol	69 mg
Carbohydrates	19 g
Dietary Fiber	6 g
Total Sugars	3 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	26 g
Minerals
Calcium	67 mg
Potassium	699 mg
Sodium	536 mg
Copper	282 mcg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	62 mg
Phosphorus	296 mg
Selenium	26 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.7 mg
Vitamin B12	1 mcg
Vitamin C	22 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	1 mg
Vitamin K	36 mcg
Folate	128 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.2 mg
Niacin	7 mg
Choline	84 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Vegetables	1 1/4 cups
	Protein Foods	3 1/2 ounces

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