How to Make Low-Fat Taco Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Low-Fat Taco Salad recipe! Packed with flavor and easy to make, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining friends and family.

This taco salad is a lighter take on the classic Mexican dish, with lean ground turkey replacing traditional beef and plenty of fresh vegetables adding crunch and nutrition. The best part? You won't even miss the higher fat content, thanks t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian ground beef crumbles (such as MorningStar Farms® Griller's Recipe Crumbles®)
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups non-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded non-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons taco sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in hot oil until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, vegetarian ground beef crumbles, and taco seasoning; cook and stir until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Divide lettuce between two bowls and top each with half the tomato mixture. Surround tomato mixture with cottage cheese and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top; season with taco sauce.
  • Nutrition

    687 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 3465mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 80g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 1169mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 863mg