Taco Salad Cups

Taco Salad Cups are a delightful and crunchy way to enjoy your favorite taco flavors in a gluten-free format. These portable salad cups are filled with seasoned meat, fresh veggies, and topped with a zesty dressing for a satisfying snack or light meal.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free tortilla chips - 1 cup
• Ground beef (or turkey) - 150 grams
• Taco seasoning - 1 tablespoon
• Cherry tomatoes, halved - 100 grams
• Shredded romaine lettuce - 1 cup
• Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) - 50 grams
• Avocado, diced - 1 small
• Sour cream - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add taco seasoning to the beef, following package instructions, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
3. While the meat is cooking, prepare the salad cups by placing gluten-free tortilla chips in a bowl or individual serving dishes.
4. Once the meat is ready, spoon it over the tortilla chips evenly.
5. Top the meat with shredded romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and shredded cheese.
6. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to create a dressing.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad cups and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the meat and cheese.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado and a variety of vitamins from fresh vegetables.

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