Quick Description:
This Keto Taco Salad is everything you love about taco night — zesty meat, crunchy lettuce, creamy toppings, and bold flavor — all packed into one low-carb, high-protein bowl. It’s fast, filling, and totally fiesta-worthy (without the tortillas)!
🕒 Servings and Timing:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
- Servings: 2 bowls
- WW Points per Serving: 4–6 points (depending on cheese & toppings)
- Net Carbs per Serving (Keto): 5–7g (depending on toppings)
📝 Ingredients List:
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef or turkey – 0 points / 0g net carbs
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (no sugar) – 0 points / ~1g carbs
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce – 0 points / 0g carbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese – 3 points / ~2g carbs
- 1/2 avocado, diced – 2 points / ~2g net carbs
- 1/4 cup salsa (no sugar added) – 0 points / ~2g carbs
- 1 tbsp sour cream or plain Greek yogurt – 0–1 point / ~1g net carbs
- Optional: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, olives, lime juice, cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown the Meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef or turkey with taco seasoning until fully cooked and fragrant.
2. Assemble the Base: In large bowls, layer chopped romaine, salsa, and warm taco meat.
3. Top It Off: Sprinkle cheese, avocado, sour cream or yogurt, and your favorite extras.
4. Fiesta Time: Squeeze on fresh lime, add cilantro, and dig into your bowl of low-carb magic.
🔄 Additional Notes:
Tip: Want crunch without carbs? Crumble in a cheese crisp or roasted pepitas instead of tortilla chips!
🌿 Dietary Info:
- Keto-Friendly
- Low-Carb / Gluten-Free
- High-Protein
- WW-Friendly Adaptable
✨ Brief Introduction:
I used to miss tacos on low-carb… until I made this. It has all the flavor and satisfaction of taco night without the carbs, and it’s so versatile you can eat it again and again without getting bored. Bonus: it takes less than 20 minutes start to finish!
🧭 Salad Building Tips:
- Warm meat + cool toppings = amazing contrast
- Don’t skip the avocado — it adds creaminess and healthy fat
- Use a big bowl so you can mix everything without spilling
- Meal Prep Win: Cook the meat in advance, store in fridge, assemble fresh
🔁 Ingredient Swaps & Fiesta Variations:
- Protein Swap: Use shredded chicken, steak, or tofu
- Dairy-Free? Skip the cheese and use guacamole + olive oil drizzle
- Spice Level: Add hot sauce, chipotle powder, or jalapeños
- Extra Crunch: Add roasted cauliflower or jicama sticks
🌀 Storage & Meal Prep Tips:
- Store Separately: Keep meat, lettuce, and toppings separate until ready to eat
- Reheat Meat: Warm the protein in microwave or skillet
- Make Ahead: Chop lettuce + toppings and portion out in containers — great for 2–3 days
❓FAQ Quick Bites:
Q: Can I use ground chicken?
A: Absolutely — it’s lean, light, and just as flavorful with taco seasoning.
Q: Can I add beans?
A: For WW, yes! Just count the points. For strict keto, skip them due to carbs.
Q: Is Greek yogurt really as good as sour cream?
A: YES — same tang, way more protein, and fewer points/carbs!
💬 Optional Personal Note:
This salad honestly saved my taco cravings. It’s everything you want in one bowl: spicy meat, creamy toppings, crunch, freshness — and the best part? No post-carb crash. Just full, happy, and on track.
📣 Call-to-Action:
Tried this Keto Taco Salad? Tag me in your fiesta bowls 🌮🔥 and tell me: spicy, extra cheesy, or guac on everything? Drop your taco twist in the comments 👇
