If you love tacos, you’re going to love this deconstructed Keto Taco Salad! It’s filling, full of flavor, and super easy to make.
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Sometimes you know you need to eat a salad, but you don’t really want to eat a salad. In times like those, you need to trick your tastebuds and make a salad like this Keto Taco Salad! It’s a deconstructed taco in a bowl.
Why You’ll Love Low Carb Taco Salad
- This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights!
- The combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber in this salad recipe makes it a filling meal that will keep you satisfied for hours.
- It’s a great recipe the whole family will love. For family members not on keto, it can be served alongside flour tortillas or tortilla chips.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Taco Salad Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade taco salad are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Ground beef (80/20)
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, or taco or Mexican blend)
- Red onion
- Sour cream (optional)
Tools Needed for This Recipe
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How to Make Keto Taco Salad {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb taco salad. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Step 1: Make the Taco Meat
Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, add crumbled ground beef.
Cook the beef thoroughly, then reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the keto taco seasoning evenly over the ground beef, mix to combine, then allow to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.
Remove skillet from heat. You will add the beef to the taco salad last.
TIP: It’s personal preference as to how long you wait to add the beef to the salad. I personally wait until it has cooled off a bit because I don’t like the lettuce to wilt or the cheese to melt.
Step 2: Make the Taco Salad
Create the salad using all of the other ingredients (sour cream optional), adding the beef last. Mix the ingredients in a large serving bowl so it resembles the inside of a taco.
Serve and enjoy!
To store: This salad will last for up to two days in the fridge in a tightly sealed container. (The avocado will begin to brown, but it will still taste good!)
More Keto Taco Recipes
- Learn how to make tacos keto-friendly!
- Use our low carb taco seasoning recipe because it is amazing! This will help you avoid hidden carbs in store bought versions.
- You can make taco casserole keto-friendly by following this recipe. Yes, the whole family will love it!
- Love refried beans? Make a low carb taco casserole with refried beans by following this recipe.
- Reduce your carbs by serving your tacos on low carb taco shells made of cheese. They taste as great as they sound!
- Or, make these fun healthy taco cups.
- Make this spicy hummus dip for parties and gatherings.
Nutrition Facts for This Healthy Taco Salad Recipe
Per serving (4 total servings):
- 295 calories
- 22g fat
- 17g protein
- 3g net carbs
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Keto Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 10 oz 80/20 ground beef
- 1 tbsp Keto Taco Seasoning
- 6 cups romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup red onions diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or taco blend cheese
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup avocado cubed
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Taco Meat
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, add crumbled ground beef.
- Cook the beef thoroughly, then reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the keto taco seasoning evenly over the ground beef, mix to combine, then allow to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat. You will add the beef to the taco salad last.
Step 2: Make the Taco Salad
- Create the salad using all of the other ingredients (sour cream optional), adding the beef last. Mix the ingredients so it resembles the inside of a taco.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- It’s personal preference as to how long you wait to add the beef to the salad. I personally wait until it has cooled off a bit because I don’t like the lettuce to wilt or the cheese to melt.
- Nutrition facts do not include optional sour cream.
- To store: This salad will last for up to two days in the fridge in a tightly sealed container. (The avocado will begin to brown, but it will still taste good!)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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Great taco salad recipe! We made this for the football game gathering we had.
You have done a fantastic job with this recipe! Very easy to make for a family dinner.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome keto taco salad recipe! Very easy to make and tastes delicious. We just love the taco cheese shells!