Best 3 Taco Bowls With Guac A Salsa Salad Recipes

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DIY TACO SALAD LUNCH BOX BOWL



DIY Taco Salad Lunch Box Bowl image

The beauty of this recipe is that you can let your kids pick out their own favorite toppings ahead of time by choosing 1 protein, 2 or 3 veggies, 1 whole grain and 1 or 2 toppings. Then all you need to do is pack the ingredients in individual containers, and let them do the rest of the work!

Provided by EA Stewart

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup cooked ground beef
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/5 avocado, diced
1 ounce shredded cheese
1 ounce corn tortilla chips, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add the ground beef, 3 teaspoons water, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika and salt. Stir well to combine, and cook the mixture for 2 minutes, then remove from the skillet. Place in an insulated food storage container to keep warm, or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve, and heat in microwave for 1 minute before placing in thermos.
  • Place the lettuce, tomatoes and avocado in lunch box storage containers. Place the cheese and tortilla chips in separate containers. Make sure one of the containers is large enough to serve as the mixing and serving bowl.
  • Pack the containers in an insulated lunch box, along with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calorie, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 7 grams

DANA'S TACO SALAD



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This is my health-oriented twist to my Aunt Linda's recipe. Lentils add fiber and protein without fat and without compromising the taste! For additional texture, sprinkle in some crushed corn chips.

Provided by Dana Lawson

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup dry lentils
1 cup water
½ pound ground turkey
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 (15 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 2057.3 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

GUACAMOLE SALAD BOWL



Guacamole Salad Bowl image

Reports Ann Eastman of Greenville, California, "The bowl is usually 'licked clean' when I make this hearty salad for our Grange group. I sometimes substitute tuna for the shrimp."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cups torn leaf lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked salad shrimp
1 cup corn chips
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions
AVOCADO DRESSING:
1/2 cup mashed ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a blender, combine dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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