Heart-Healthy Beef Taco Salad

Transform your taco night with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Beef Taco Salad, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground beef seasoned to perfection with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, it’s a wholesome protein-packed base for this colorful salad. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, black beans, and crunchy red bell peppers add layers of texture, while a tangy lime-cilantro dressing ties everything together with a zesty finish. Topped with a light sprinkle of low-fat shredded cheddar, this quick and easy 25-minute recipe delivers bold taco flavors in a guilt-free salad form. Perfect for a weekday dinner or meal prep, this dish is designed to support heart health without sacrificing taste. Search no further for a satisfying, wholesome, and low-fat taco salad option that’s as good for you as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 350 grams lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large head romaine lettuce
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 large avocado
• 0.5 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 400 gram can black beans
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, crumbling the beef with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

While the beef is cooking, mix the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat and stir in the spice mixture until the beef is evenly coated. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and chop the avocado. Add these to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the salad bowl. Top the salad with the cooked beef and sprinkle with low-fat shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Step 6

Divide the salad into four servings and serve immediately, enjoying a delicious heart-healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1747.6 grams (1747.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1429

Total Fat 76.10g	98%
Saturated Fat 20.40g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 237mg	79%
Sodium 2187mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 77.00g	28%
Dietary Fiber 34.10g	122%
Total Sugars 18.40g
Protein 111.90g	224%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 767mg	59%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 3176mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 21.4%