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Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the taco meat:

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or bison
  • 2 Tbsps homemade taco seasoning mix recipe above

For cauliflower rice:

  • 1 lb cauliflower rice
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves

For the toppings:

  • 4 heaping cups of Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded cheese
  • dollop of Greek yogurt if desired

Yogurt dressing:

  • juice & zest from a large lime
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by making your dressing. Place all of your dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake to emulsify. Alternatively, you may whisk ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • You can add a bit of water to thin the dressing if desired. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
  • Carefully drain and discard excess grease if necessary. Sprinkle with your taco seasoning and continue to cook until cooked through. Set aside and allow it to cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your veggies for your bowls.
  • To make your cauliflower rice, preheat a clean skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with the oil and add in your cauliflower rice. Cook, stirring frequently until tender-crisp, around 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the fresh lime juice, cilantro, and season with sea salt and pepper to your taste.
  • To assemble your bowls, add the base of lettuce.
  • Top each evenly with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, taco meat, tomatoes, olives, shredded cheese, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
  • Drizzle with your dressing immediately before serving, stir and enjoy!