Healthy Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Healthy Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced; 1 lb ground chicken breast (white meat only, no fat....personally, I use veggie burgers for this); 1/4 - 1/3 cup lime juice, plus 1 lime,zested; 1 package taco seasoning mix; 1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced; 1 mango, peeled,seeded,and cut into 1 & # 8260,2 inch chunks; 1 tomatoes, cored,cut into 6 to 8 wedges; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion; 3/4 cup cooked canned white beans ((I use black beans)) or 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (fat free, sugar free); 1 avocado, peeled,seeded and cut into 8 wedges; 1 (16 ounce) jar sugar free fat free salsa; 16 baked corn tortilla chips; 4 pickled jalapeno peppers ((I use fresh))

Servings: persons

1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
1 lb ground chicken breast (white meat only, no fat....personally, I use veggie burgers for this)
1/4 - 1/3 cup lime juice, plus 1 lime,zested
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
1 mango, peeled,seeded,and cut into 1 & # 8260,2 inch chunks
1 tomatoes, cored,cut into 6 to 8 wedges
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
3/4 cup cooked canned white beans ((I use black beans)) or 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (fat free, sugar free)
1 avocado, peeled,seeded and cut into 8 wedges
1 (16 ounce) jar sugar free fat free salsa
16 baked corn tortilla chips
4 pickled jalapeno peppers ((I use fresh))

1
In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, cook onions in 1 to 2 tablespoons water until softened and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
2
Cook covered, stirring once or twice, add more water if necessary to keep onions from burning.
3
Add chicken meat, and cook until crumbly and golden, about 7 to 9 minutes.
4
Add citrus juice, zest, and taco seasoning mix, stir until well combined.
5
Taste and adjust seasonings.
6
Set aside to cool.
7
Arrange lettuce on large platter with remaining ingredients.
8
Top with chicken, garnish with baked chips and jalapenos.

785

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced, 1 lb ground chicken breast (white meat only, no fat....personally, I use veggie burgers for this), 1/4 - 1/3 cup lime juice, plus 1 lime,zested, 1 package taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Healthy Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Taco Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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