Simple Taco Salad

Ingredients

• Ground beef

  80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Scallions

  Spring onions or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw

  8 medium or 120g

• Chili powder

  Spices

  1 tbsp or 8g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Lettuce

  Romaine or cos, raw

  8 cup shredded or 376g

• Tomatoes

  Red, ripe, raw, year round average

  1 medium whole or 123g

• Avocados

  Raw, All commercial varieties

  1 fruit or 201g

• Olives

  Ripe, canned (small-extra large)

  8 tbsp or 67g

• Cheddar cheese

  1 cup, shredded or 113g

• Sour cream

  Reduced fat, cultured

  8 tbsp or 120g

• Salsa

  Sauce, ready-to-serve

  8 tbsp or 128g

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef with chili powder, half of the chopped scallions, salt, and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, avocado, remaining scallions, and sliced olives.
3. Add the cooked beef and cheddar cheese, either tossing together or layering on individual servings.
4. Serve topped with salsa and sour cream.