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7) Taco Salad                                                                       (7 of 10)

Taco Salad

7) Taco Salad                                                                        (7 of 10)

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We never thought we’d use words like “elegant” and “beautiful” to describe a taco salad, but seriously, look at this gorgeous thing.

Ingredients

Cilantro Vinaigrette

1 shallot, chopped
2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes
1/2 cup of olive oil
2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

 

Meat

1/2 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/4 cup water

 

Salad

2 heads of Romaine lettuce, thinly shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup of fresh corn
2 avocados, diced
3 green onions, sliced
⅛ cup cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
1 cup Black Beans

 

Directions

Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and pulse for about 20 or 30 seconds; set aside.

Saute onions over a skillet drizzled with olive oil over medium heat until soft, then add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.

Place chicken on top of salad and top with vinaigrette and tortilla strips.