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Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
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Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing offer a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful Tex-Mex inspired meal that comes together quickly in under 30 minutes. Combining seasoned lean ground beef with crisp mixed greens, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheese, and creamy avocado, all topped with a zesty and smooth cilantro lime dressing, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. It’s a balanced, customizable dish full of texture and nutrition that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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For the Seasoned Ground Beef

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad

  • 4 cups mixed greens (romaine or spring mix)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 medium avocado, diced

For the Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the Seasoned Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once the beef begins to brown, add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until fully browned and fragrant. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Prepare the Cilantro Lime Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil. Adjust lime juice and salt to taste. Chill the dressing until ready to serve to allow flavors to blend.
  3. Assemble the Salad Bowls: Divide the mixed greens evenly into serving bowls. Layer black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, shredded cheese, and diced avocado over the greens. Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of the warm, seasoned ground beef.
  4. Drizzle and Serve: Generously drizzle the creamy cilantro lime dressing over each salad bowl. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves or lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Toast spices before adding to the beef to enhance flavor depth.
  • Make the dressing ahead and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor melding.
  • Use ripe avocados and freshly chopped cilantro for the freshest taste.
  • Rinse and drain black beans thoroughly to avoid a soggy salad base.
  • Balance crunchy and creamy ingredients to keep textures interesting.

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Keywords: beef taco salad, cilantro lime dressing, Tex-Mex salad, quick dinner, healthy taco bowl, ground beef salad

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