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Ranch Hand Taco Salad (E)

This salad is hearty enough to fill up the hungriest ranch hand after working all day! There’s no way you’re going to think you are eating an E meal. Dig in! This recipe is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people. This recipe is found in the "Supper Salads" section of the Trim Healthy Table Cookbook on page 200.

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Servings: 6
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This salad is hearty enough to fill up the hungriest ranch hand after working all day! There’s no way you’re going to think you are eating an E meal. Dig in! This recipe is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people. This recipe is found in the "Supper Salads" section of the Trim Healthy Table Cookbook on page 200.

Ingredients
    For the Salad
  • 2 lbs ground turkey (venison or beef; thawed if frozen)
  • 1 1/2 Tbs chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin (ground)
  • 2 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp TH Mineral Salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 large romaine lettuce (3-4 large heads, chopped)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 30 oz pinto beans (2-15 oz cans, rinsed and drained; or 3 cups home-cooked)
  • 15 oz black beans (canned, rinsed and drained; or 1.5 cups home-cooked)
  • 15 oz corn (canned, rinsed and drained)
    • For the Easy Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt (rounded)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (rounded)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (rounded)
  • 1 tsp TH Mineral Salt (rounded)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (rounded)
  • 2 tsp parsley flakes
    • Optional Toppings
  • corn chips (baked, crumbled)
  • salsa
  • 0% Greek yogurt
Instructions
  1. 1

    Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. If the meat is not at least 96% lean, once cooked, rinse it very well under hot (better yet, boiling) water to release all the fat. Return the meat to the skillet and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.

  2. 2

    Put the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, beans, and corn in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Make the ranch dressing. Combine the yogurt, seasonings, and parsley flakes in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Dump the dressing into the large bowl with the salad and mix well to coat. Add the seasoned meat. Toss all the ingredients well. Add the toppings if desired.

Note

Recipe Notes

From Trim Healthy Table:

MAKE A FAMILY MEAL:

  • For the weight-loss plan, have a big bowl or two just as written. Or you can pair this with a baby-size FP shake or smoothie from the Shakes and Smoothies Chapter (page 468) for more a filling factor. Or have Speedy Chocolate Milk (page 457) on the side.
  • Growing children can enjoy fats like grated cheese and avocado on their salad for a Crossover.

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