Make your salad a main dish with this delicious taco salad. Serve it in a taco bowl, in a taco or with your favorite tortilla chips.
1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2/3 to 1 c. low-fat sour cream
3 T. freshly squeezed lime juice, divided
1 T. chili powder
2 t. ground cumin
1 t. garlic powder
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
sharp cheddar cheese, grated
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice into crema; refrigerate 15-20 minutes.
Brown ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat; season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Drain off excess grease; remove from heat.
Combine lettuce, carrots and bell pepper in a large serving bowl; toss together. Add browned beef to the mix; drizzle lime crema on the top.
Garnish with cheddar cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately.
6 servings.