{"id":1590,"date":"2014-09-05T13:45:34","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T03:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cafedelites.com\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2026-08-06T21:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:20:51","slug":"easy-taco-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Taco Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taco night does not always need tortillas to feel satisfying. This <strong>Taco Salad<\/strong> brings all the bold, savoury comfort of tacos into a big, crunchy bowl that somehow feels lighter without losing the fun. You get warm, seasoned meat, crisp greens, fresh toppings, and a creamy finish that ties everything together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the kind of dinner that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for make ahead lunches. Nothing fancy, nothing fussy, just a really solid Taco Salad that tastes like comfort food and still fits neatly into real life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Taco Salad in a bowl\" class=\"wp-image-93158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-this-taco-salad-so-good\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Taco Salad So Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warm and cold contrast done right<\/strong>: Hot, well seasoned taco meat hits crisp lettuce and fresh toppings so every bite has texture and balance, not sogginess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customisable without losing structure<\/strong>: This Taco Salad holds up no matter how you tweak it, making it ideal for families, meal prep, or picky eaters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comfort food energy with lighter choices<\/strong>: Using lean protein, fresh vegetables, and a yogurt based guacamole keeps this feeling satisfying but not heavy, which is why it works as a healthy taco salad without trying too hard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast from pan to bowl<\/strong>: Everything comes together quickly, making this an easy taco salad you can pull off on nights when cooking motivation is low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, with smaller options, it&#8217;s amazing to pair with almost every main dish. I always prepare a big bowl while making <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/one-pot-chicken-alfredo\/\">pasta with mushrooms<\/a>. Drizzling a little Alfredo sauce over the pasta makes this side unforgettable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad.jpg\" alt=\"Top shot of ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-93159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great <strong>Taco Salad<\/strong> starts with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Here are the key components that make this recipe so satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extra Lean Beef Mince:<\/strong> Adds hearty, savory flavor and plenty of protein without excess fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taco Seasoning Mix:<\/strong> Brings that classic smoky, spiced kick that makes every bite pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cos Lettuce:<\/strong> Crisp and refreshing, it balances the richness of the meat and toppings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ripe Avocado:<\/strong> The base for creamy guacamole that adds buttery texture and freshness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\">Recipe Card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-add-ins-and-smart-swaps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Ins and Smart Swaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to change things up or stretch the salad further, these work beautifully without breaking the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black Beans:<\/strong> Add extra protein and fibre while soaking up the taco seasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sweet Corn:<\/strong> Brings a pop of sweetness that contrasts nicely with the savoury meat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pickled Jalape\u00f1os:<\/strong> Perfect if you want a sharper heat without overpowering the salad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack:<\/strong> A stronger cheese option if you want a more classic taco salad recipe vibe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grilled Chicken or Turkey Mince:<\/strong> Easy swaps if you prefer a lighter protein option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-taco-salad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Taco Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2.jpg\" alt=\"Frying onion and red capsicum in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-93161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the Veg:<\/strong> Heat a skillet over medium high with a little oil. Pan fry onion and red capsicum or bell pepper until softened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6.jpg\" alt=\"Added the extra lean beef mince to the skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-93162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Beef:<\/strong> Add extra lean beef mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Stir in minced garlic and diced tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed in the taco seasoning and water.\" class=\"wp-image-93164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-8-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Simmer:<\/strong> Sprinkle taco seasoning and water, then stir. Let simmer until thickened and combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2.jpg\" alt=\"Avocado being smashed.\" class=\"wp-image-93171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-11-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Make the Guacamole:<\/strong> In a small bowl, mash avocado with Greek yoghurt and lemon juice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl with Avocado\" class=\"wp-image-93172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-13-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Finish the Guacamole<\/strong>. Season with salt to taste until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15.jpg\" alt=\"Shot of the Easy Taco Salad.\" class=\"wp-image-93170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-15-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Assemble:<\/strong> Spoon the hot taco meat over the salad base. Top with guacamole, toss gently, and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Round out your taco salad with sides that add variety and balance. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/garlic-prawns-and-avocado-crostini\/\">Garlic Prawns and Avocado Crostini<\/a> for a light, flavorful starter, or <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/crispy-sweet-potato-wedges-with-garlic-avocado-aioli\/\">Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges with Garlic Avocado Aioli<\/a> for something warm and satisfying. Want to be healthy but love the burger style? <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/loaded-cheeseburger-wrap-big-mac-style\/\">Loaded Cheeseburger Wrap (Big Mac Style)<\/a> is the recipe that YOU CANNOT miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you want to keep the taco vibes going, my <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/smash-burger-tacos\/\">Smash Burger Tacos<\/a> are the perfect way to make the spread even more exciting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-pro-tips-that-make-a-difference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips That Make a Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the taco meat cool slightly before adding it to the salad so the lettuce stays crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste the taco mixture before serving and adjust seasoning while it is still warm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep components separate if meal prepping so everything stays fresh until serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For extra crunch, add toppings just before eating rather than mixing them through early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Taco Salad Healthy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Packed with protein, fiber, and all the good stuff, this taco salad skips the heavy carbs while delivering a burst of Mexican flavor. Low in calories, big on taste\u2014every bite feels healthy and flavorfull. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754880615338\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Meat Works Best in Taco Salad?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Extra lean beef mince is classic, but you can swap in ground chicken, turkey, or even plant-based mince for a lighter option. Just be sure to season well with taco seasoning for that signature flavor.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754880616743\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Keep Lettuce Crisp?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Wash and dry your lettuce thoroughly, then store it wrapped in paper towels inside a sealed container. Only toss it with the meat and dressing right before serving to keep it from wilting.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-card\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18.jpg\" alt=\"Close up image finished taco salad. \" class=\"wp-image-93173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-18-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-41385\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"41385\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\"><div class=\"cwp-food-header\">\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-square nopin\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-300x300 size-300x300\" alt=\"Close up image of finished taco salad.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cwp-food-buttons\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ffffff;visibility: hidden;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-slickstream-not-saved wprm-recipe-slickstream wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"41385\">Save<\/a><a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ffffff;visibility: hidden;display: none;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-slickstream-saved wprm-recipe-slickstream wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"41385\">Saved<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcafedelites.com%2Feasy-taco-salad%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fcafedelites.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2FEasy-Taco-Salad-17.jpg&amp;description=Easy+Taco+Salad&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"41385\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-17.jpg\" data-description=\"Easy Taco Salad\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\">Pin<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wprm_print\/easy-taco-salad\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"41385\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__left\">\n\t\t<div><style>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: var(--wp--custom--color--star); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: var(--wp--custom--color--star); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: var(--wp--custom--color--star); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: var(--wp--custom--color--star); }<\/style><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><defs><linearGradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><defs><linearGradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\" \/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-41385 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-inline wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"41385\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"5\" data-total=\"25\" data-user=\"0\" data-decimals=\"2\"data-modal-uid=\"user-rating\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" onmouseenter=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onfocus=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.enter(this)\" onmouseleave=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onblur=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.leave(this)\" onclick=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" onkeypress=\"window.WPRecipeMaker.userRating.click(this, event)\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--wp--custom--color--star)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">5<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-none\">Easy Taco Salad<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">13<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-41385 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"41385\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-none\">serves<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">If you&#039;re looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day, we&#039;ve brought together all of the best elements of a good taco and created a Mexican salad that you&#039;ll no doubt add to your weekly dinner rotation.<\/span><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line save-recipe wpforms-location-save_recipe_wprm\" id=\"wpforms-83720\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-83720\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"83720\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590\" data-token=\"549bd694e6fb0e24d6e75609a497d3a2\" data-token-time=\"1788562192\"><div class=\"wpforms-head-container\"><div class=\"wpforms-title\">Save this recipe!<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-description\">Get this sent to your inbox, plus get new recipes from us every week!<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-83720-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-type=\"email\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-83720-field_1\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-83720-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" spellcheck=\"false\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-83720-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-hidden\" data-field-type=\"hidden\" data-field-id=\"2\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpforms-83720-field_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" value=\"Easy Taco Salad\"><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-83720-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-hidden\" data-field-type=\"hidden\" data-field-id=\"3\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"wpforms-83720-field_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" value=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#wprm-recipe-container-41385\"><\/div><\/div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class=\"wpforms-submit-container\" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[id]\" value=\"83720\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page_title\" value=\"\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page_url\" value=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"url_referer\" value=\"http:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"wpforms[submit]\" id=\"wpforms-submit-83720\" class=\"wpforms-submit wp-element-button\" data-alt-text=\"Sending...\" data-submit-text=\"Save\" aria-live=\"assertive\" value=\"wpforms-submit\">Save<\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wpforms\/assets\/images\/submit-spin.svg\" class=\"wpforms-submit-spinner\" style=\"display: none;\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" alt=\"Loading\"><\/div><\/form><\/div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41385-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-41385-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"41385\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 id=\"recipe-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-41385 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"41385\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US\">US<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"41385\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--primary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-41385-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"41385\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"41385\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"41385\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Taco Meat<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;onion&#032;finely diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;red capsicum\/bell pepper&#032;diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red capsicum\/bell pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;lb&#032;extra lean beef mince\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra lean beef mince<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;minced garlic\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">minced garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tomatoes&#032;diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;packet Taco Seasoning Mix \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">packet Taco Seasoning Mix <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Salad<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;bunch cos lettuce\/or lettuce of choice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bunch cos lettuce\/or lettuce of choice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;punnet cherry tomatoes,&#032;halved\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">punnet cherry tomatoes,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">halved<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;oz&#032;light mozzarella cheese\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">light mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Any other salad vegetables you like!\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Any other salad vegetables you like!<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Guacamole!<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;ripe avocado\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ripe avocado<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;tablespoons&#032;low fat greek yoghurt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">low fat greek yoghurt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032; lemon juice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"> lemon juice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;salt to season\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt to season<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41385-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-41385-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"41385\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pan fry onion and red capsicum\/bell peppers until onion is soft<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the mince, and cook while stirring until browned, then add your garlic and tomatoes<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cook stirring until the tomatoes soften, and sprinkle Taco seasoning over the meat along with the water<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cook while stirring, and allow the mix to simmer gently for a further 5 minutes, or until the seasoning is beautifully combined into the meat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Prepare salad in a bowl with salad ingredients, and set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine the avocado, yoghurt, salt, lemon juice and garlic powder in a smaller bowl, and mash well until mixed through.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the Taco meat to the salad, and top with the guacamole<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41385-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Enjoy!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41385-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Secret Tips &amp; Tricks.<\/strong><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"454\" style=\"display: block;\">Turn your Taco Salad into a real fiesta!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"454\">Serve it with crispy <em>fried tortilla chips<\/em> or a scoop of creamy <em>guacamole<\/em> on the side.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"454\">Craving a little extra comfort? Wrap the meat and salad up in a warm flour tortilla for a hearty bite.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"454\">And if you\u2019re in the mood for some heat, a splash of <em>Salsa Picante<\/em> is all you need to take it over the top.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-41385-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">384<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">41<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">83<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.009<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.471<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16.375<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">79<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">351<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"has-tiny-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 46 49\" fill=\"none\"><g fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--secondary)\" clip-path=\"url(#a)\"><path d=\"M0 24.617c0 13.233 10.766 24 24 24l.002.001c8.65 0 16.526-4.59 20.81-12.05l-2.764-1.422C38.296 41.572 31.478 45.521 24 45.521c-11.526 0-20.904-9.378-20.904-20.904C3.096 13.09 12.474 3.713 24 3.713c7.634 0 14.522 4.067 18.23 10.688l2.788-1.373C40.786 5.345 32.832.617 24 .617c-13.234 0-24 10.766-24 24Z\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.733 11.126v26.982h4.232c7.438 0 13.491-6.053 13.491-13.491 0-7.439-6.053-13.492-13.491-13.492h-4.232Zm4.23 23.788h-1.105V14.318h1.105c5.679 0 10.298 4.62 10.298 10.299 0 5.678-4.62 10.297-10.298 10.297Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"a\"><path fill=\"var(--wp--preset--color--secondary)\" d=\"M0 .617h45.018v48H0z\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\"><i>Tried this?<\/i> Leave a comment below!<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taco night does not always need tortillas to feel satisfying. This Taco Salad brings all the bold, savoury comfort of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":93158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","limit_modified_date":"1","last_modified_date":"2026-08-06T21:20:51","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11023,341,1143,903,1086],"tags":[],"class_list":["type-post"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.3 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Easy Taco Salad - Cafe Delites<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day at work, we&#039;ve got you covered with this easy taco salad recipe.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Easy Taco Salad\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you&#039;re looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day at work, we&#039;ve got you covered with this easy taco salad recipe.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Cafe Delites\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2014-09-05T03:45:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-07T01:20:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Karina Carrel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@karinacarrel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@cafedelites\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Karina Carrel\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Karina Carrel\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/41fb006b06c4b8e6baf2d320ebc85292\"},\"headline\":\"Easy Taco Salad\",\"datePublished\":\"2014-09-05T03:45:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-07T01:20:51+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1130,\"commentCount\":5,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/09\\\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Beef\",\"Dinner\",\"Mexican Inspired Recipes\",\"Salads\",\"Sides\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/\",\"name\":\"Easy Taco Salad - Cafe Delites\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/09\\\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2014-09-05T03:45:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-07T01:20:51+00:00\",\"description\":\"If you're looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day at work, we've got you covered with this easy taco salad recipe.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1733457286629\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1754880615338\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1754880616743\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/09\\\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2014\\\/09\\\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":1600},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Salads\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/category\\\/salads\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Easy Taco Salad\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Cafe Delites\",\"description\":\"for good food lovers\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Cafe Delites\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/logos-02.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/logos-02.png\",\"width\":696,\"height\":696,\"caption\":\"Cafe Delites\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/CafeDelites\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/cafedelites\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/cafedelites\\\/?hl=en\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@cafedelites2272\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tiktok.com\\\/@cafedelites\",\"http:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/cafedelites\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/41fb006b06c4b8e6baf2d320ebc85292\",\"name\":\"Karina Carrel\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/81d1b2262019cb95413c1f9188444c1b1d798545a2af657e4be6e03102e38429?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/81d1b2262019cb95413c1f9188444c1b1d798545a2af657e4be6e03102e38429?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/81d1b2262019cb95413c1f9188444c1b1d798545a2af657e4be6e03102e38429?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Karina Carrel\"},\"description\":\"Cooking is my passion, or should I say eating. What started out as a little food diary on Instagram developed into a love affair creating full flavoured recipes in the kitchen. After surviving cancer, (Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma) and a lot of life's battles, including molestation, rape and abuse, I am eternally grateful to have been given a second chance. Although my life is far from perfect, I'm loving every moment. Welcome to my world of food!\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/about\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/CafeDelites\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/karinacarrel\"]},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1733457286629\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1733457286629\",\"name\":\"Is Taco Salad Healthy?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Packed with protein, fiber, and all the good stuff, this taco salad skips the heavy carbs while delivering a burst of Mexican flavor. Low in calories, big on taste\u2014every bite feels healthy and flavorfull. \",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1754880615338\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1754880615338\",\"name\":\"What Meat Works Best in Taco Salad?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Extra lean beef mince is classic, but you can swap in ground chicken, turkey, or even plant-based mince for a lighter option. Just be sure to season well with taco seasoning for that signature flavor.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1754880616743\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cafedelites.com\\\/easy-taco-salad\\\/#faq-question-1754880616743\",\"name\":\"How Do I Keep Lettuce Crisp?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Wash and dry your lettuce thoroughly, then store it wrapped in paper towels inside a sealed container. Only toss it with the meat and dressing right before serving to keep it from wilting.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Easy Taco Salad - Cafe Delites","description":"If you're looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day at work, we've got you covered with this easy taco salad recipe.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Easy Taco Salad","og_description":"If you're looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day at work, we've got you covered with this easy taco salad recipe.","og_url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/","og_site_name":"Cafe Delites","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites","article_published_time":"2014-09-05T03:45:34+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-08-07T01:20:51+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":1600,"url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Karina Carrel","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@karinacarrel","twitter_site":"@cafedelites","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Karina Carrel","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/"},"author":{"name":"Karina Carrel","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/41fb006b06c4b8e6baf2d320ebc85292"},"headline":"Easy Taco Salad","datePublished":"2014-09-05T03:45:34+00:00","dateModified":"2026-08-07T01:20:51+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/"},"wordCount":1130,"commentCount":5,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg","articleSection":["Beef","Dinner","Mexican Inspired Recipes","Salads","Sides"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/","url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/","name":"Easy Taco Salad - Cafe Delites","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg","datePublished":"2014-09-05T03:45:34+00:00","dateModified":"2026-08-07T01:20:51+00:00","description":"If you're looking for a quick dinner you can throw together after a long day at work, we've got you covered with this easy taco salad recipe.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1733457286629"},{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1754880615338"},{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1754880616743"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Easy-Taco-Salad-22.jpg","width":1200,"height":1600},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Salads","item":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/category\/salads\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Easy Taco Salad"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/","name":"Cafe Delites","description":"for good food lovers","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#organization","name":"Cafe Delites","url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logos-02.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/logos-02.png","width":696,"height":696,"caption":"Cafe Delites"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites","https:\/\/x.com\/cafedelites","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cafedelites\/?hl=en","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cafedelites2272","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cafedelites","http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/cafedelites\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/#\/schema\/person\/41fb006b06c4b8e6baf2d320ebc85292","name":"Karina Carrel","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/81d1b2262019cb95413c1f9188444c1b1d798545a2af657e4be6e03102e38429?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/81d1b2262019cb95413c1f9188444c1b1d798545a2af657e4be6e03102e38429?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/81d1b2262019cb95413c1f9188444c1b1d798545a2af657e4be6e03102e38429?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Karina Carrel"},"description":"Cooking is my passion, or should I say eating. What started out as a little food diary on Instagram developed into a love affair creating full flavoured recipes in the kitchen. After surviving cancer, (Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma) and a lot of life's battles, including molestation, rape and abuse, I am eternally grateful to have been given a second chance. Although my life is far from perfect, I'm loving every moment. Welcome to my world of food!","sameAs":["https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/","https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CafeDelites","https:\/\/x.com\/karinacarrel"]},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1733457286629","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1733457286629","name":"Is Taco Salad Healthy?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Packed with protein, fiber, and all the good stuff, this taco salad skips the heavy carbs while delivering a burst of Mexican flavor. Low in calories, big on taste\u2014every bite feels healthy and flavorfull. ","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1754880615338","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1754880615338","name":"What Meat Works Best in Taco Salad?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Extra lean beef mince is classic, but you can swap in ground chicken, turkey, or even plant-based mince for a lighter option. Just be sure to season well with taco seasoning for that signature flavor.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1754880616743","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/easy-taco-salad\/#faq-question-1754880616743","name":"How Do I Keep Lettuce Crisp?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Wash and dry your lettuce thoroughly, then store it wrapped in paper towels inside a sealed container. Only toss it with the meat and dressing right before serving to keep it from wilting.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1590"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":171324,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590\/revisions\/171324"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}