Paleo Chipotle Taco Salad
Bold, smoky, and irresistibly fresh, this Paleo Chipotle Taco Salad is a vibrant twist on classic taco flavors that’s perfect for a wholesome, gluten-free meal. Featuring seasoned ground beef marinated with chipotle chili powder, cumin, and garlic, this salad is packed with protein and bold spiciness. It’s layered with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing balance of textures and flavors. Garnished with fresh cilantro and, optionally, fiery jalapeño, it’s a feast for the senses that satisfies without compromise. Ready in just 30 minutes, this paleo-friendly taco salad is the ultimate combination of healthy convenience and robust Tex-Mex flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 1 optional jalapeno
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and let the spices cook with the beef for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce into a large salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado and add it to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly. Add both to the salad mixture.
Chop the cilantro finely and add it to the bowl. If desired, finely chop the jalapeno and add it for extra spice.
Squeeze the lime over the salad for dressing. Toss the salad to mix all the ingredients together.
Portion the salad into serving bowls and top with the seasoned ground beef.
Serve immediately and enjoy a healthy paleo-friendly chipotle taco salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.9 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1822 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.6 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3927 mg | 84% | |
*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.
