This taco salad is one of my favorite go-to meals when I’m short on time, but still want to make something packed with flavor and is filling! I often use Morning Star meatless crumbles to sub as ground turkey when i’m short on time, which works great because it’s pre-cooked so it’s ready in minutes! Traditional taco salads are typically served in a ‘Taco Bowl’ which can pack as much as 500 calories and 20 grams of fat just for the ‘bowl’! I re-created the taco bowl in a simple way, that only adds 100 calories, and makes this taco salad fun to eat! (You could also skip this step and serve this salad in a regular bowl as well!)
So, the next time your thinking…”I don’t have much time to make a meal…What should I eat!?!” …Try this Ten Minute Taco Salad! You may be surprised how wonderfully easy it is to make healthy meals that taste this good!
To create the bowl you could use any empty can you have on hand, or an oven safe mug or dish that you can drape the wrap over!
33 Comments
Liz @ IHeartVegetables said:
That looks SO good! I love taco salads, but you’re right, if you order them in a restaurant, they’re usually SO unhealthy!
Elena @ GagaForGrapefruit said:
i can’t WAIT to try this! thank you for the recipe lovely!
Kerryne said:
YUM. I cannot wait to make this!
tasha said:
I love this idea for the taco bowl! I have some leftover taco soup in the fridge — I have a feeling it will make it’s way into a taco bowl tomorrow. ;)
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} said:
I love this! I can’t wait to give it a try. :-)
Jordan said:
What a great idea to make the tortilla into a “bowl”! I can’t wait to try it!
Megan@Dirty Dishes Daily said:
What a great idea. I love the taco shell. I have a huge pack of tortillas in my frig that now have a purpose.
Kerryne said:
Making this today for lunch, and my belly is rumbling just thinking of it :)
Nicole D. said:
ooooooo….how freaky, I have the EXACT same silverware!?! Sounds like a great recipe, too!! :) Thanks!
Quix said:
Found you through Prior Fat Girl. I loooove taco salads and I think my hubby would have so much more fun eating it out of a shell. This is great! I usually use lettuce, tomato, onions, and cilantro in mine but corn is BRILLIANT, I must try! Thanks for an awesome recipe. :)
Alison @ The Peacock Diaries said:
Followed the link from Jen’s website — thank you for this! Looks delicious, and just what I’m looking for in a quick summer meal. I am going to try it with the Trader Joe’s low-carb tortilla wraps!
Amy said:
I just had this for lunch. it was SUPER good! and quick and low in calorie. just the way i like it! :]
Tina said:
I just made this and it was delicious and filling!!
jess white said:
I love this! so original, will definitely be cooking it myself!
Watty said:
oh, I’m definitely trying this this week! I usually use greek yogurt instead of sour cream to get some added protein. Thank you!
AmberMiro said:
I just made this tonight! It was fantastic – original – and filling. Will make again – thanks so much, i’m a big fan of your blog!
martin said:
I really want to eat now ;) I’ll give a try to this recipe…
Melissa Klotz said:
I loooovee the morningstar meatless crumbles! My roommate recently became a vegetarian and I finally turn her on to them and she’s obsessed! This salad looks great!
Gail said:
I made these last night and never told my husband I used the meatless crumbles. He loved the dinner and said wow this meat is so tender. I laughed and then told him what it was. He looked at me, smiled, and said can I have another helping! LOL
Silvrgurl said:
Made this for dinner tonight.
I really enjoyed it & so did the husband.
Love making the tortillas into bowls by placing over the can.
Thx!!
Brett
Rhoda said:
Just made this today. It was fabulous!! I just added some diced tomato and red pepper as well. Simply delish!
Josianne said:
Oh my, as I look at more recipes, my shopping list keeps growing! Yummy!
Rachael Maxwell said:
This was delish!! :) I’ve been using my muffin tin upside-down to make tortilla bowls, and now I have an even better, more healthy filling! Thanks!
Katie Farrell said:
Thanks Liz! I know.. it’s a shame what that people think they are eating healthy by getting a salad…and in fact it’s just as bad as the burger and fries!
Katie Farrell said:
yeah! :) let me know how you like it elena! :)
Katie Farrell said:
thanks maryea! :)
Katie Farrell said:
mmm…sounds good tasha! :) let me know how it goes!
Katie Farrell said:
thanks jordan! :)
Katie Farrell said:
thanks megan! :)
Katie Farrell said:
ahhh…gail, I LOVE this! :) I do this to my hubby all the time! ;) They never have to know!!!