Easy Taco Salad

Taco salad is an easy and light lunch. This recipe comes together quickly whether you're cooking for one or several. If the mozzarella cheese isn' on your personal LI list, then just skip it or choose a cheese that likes your tummy.

  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a heavy skillet until tender. Add ground beef and brown. Drain.

  • Add tomato sauce, chili powder, water, and salt to beef. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature.

  • Place shredded lettuce in a bowl. Add chili meat mixture, corn chips, green onions, tomato, and cheese. Toss and serve with salsa.

Serves 6

Calories: 294.64

Fat: 14.08 grams

Saturated Fat: 4.14 grams

Carbohydrates: 18.00 grams

Calcium: 122.67 mg

Lactose: 0.0 grams

⅔ cup onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups lettuce, shredded

2 cups baked corn chips

2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup salsa

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