This Keto Taco Salad is what to make when you are short on time or long on things you would rather do than cook! It takes less than 25 minutes to make and keeps perfectly for lunch all week. This is a go-to recipe that you’ll want to make time and again.
Why I Can’t Live Without This Keto Taco Salad!
Since my early 30’s, I’ve had a love affair with salads.
I know. That sounds…weird.
(And if you don’t know me yet, I am a little weird.)
But I genuinely love salad.
Now, not just any salad. In fact, you will rarely see me order a salad out because they almost always disappoint.
The occasional exception to this is at a high-end restaurant, but even then I am often left wondering what the chef was thinking.
For me to love a salad, it must have a fabulous dressing and enough goodies that I don’t feel like I’m eating rabbit food.
This Keto Taco Salad is just the kind of salad I love!
It is so simple to make and packs all the flavor of tacos into a delicious bowl. With crispy romaine, cheese, grape tomatoes, and perfectly seasoned meat all topped off with cilantro and my 4-Ingredient Tex Mex Dressing, this is one of those easy dishes that you will find yourself making on a regular basis.
If time is short, feel free to use any dressing you like. Just make sure it is a good one…because life is too short for salads with bad dressings. A simple ranch dressing would be good here, and you can typically find keto and low-carb friendly options at the grocery store.
If you want to get fancy, make some cheese crisps for that extra crunch factor. Or add some olives for an extra salty kick. You can even top it with a dollop of sour cream. (Because almost everything is better with sour cream.) This is one of those no-fuss dishes that is easy to get creative with.
I like to double this recipe so that I have a grab and go lunch in the fridge.
Other Keto Recipes to Try:
Low Carb Taco Salad
Keto Taco Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning check labels to avoid sugar; I prefer to make my own
- 2 tablespoons bone broth or water
- 8 ounces romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado diced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Tex Mex Dressing for serving
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and spray a skillet with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through and browned. (About 5 minutes.)
- Drain off any grease and stir in water and taco seasoning.
- Cook for 2 more minutes, until the seasoning is well incorporated and the water has evaporated.
- Remove from heat.
- Divide the lettuce among the plates.
- Top with beef, avocado, cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with dressing and serve
Nutrition
Other Low Carb Salads to Try:
- BLT Lobster Roll Salad from I Breathe I’m Hungry
- Italian Sub Salad from Wicked Spatula
Oh yum! That looks so good! Now we keto people can enjoy all the good stuff again!
Thanks Stacie!
This looks fabulous! I also love salads, but I have to be in the mood for them. What’s in your taco seasoning? I totally checked out your dressing!
I’ve been making a variation of this one for years. I use more garlic powder and use smoked paprika. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/46653/taco-seasoning-i/
WOW this meal looks exceptional. Keto taco salad is one that’s going on my list. Pinning this for later. Thanks!
Thanks for pinning and I hope you enjoy it.
Now this is a salad recipe that both my husband (who is keto dieting) and I can both enjoy. Putting it on this weekend’s meal plan!
It really is something you can enjoy even if you aren’t on a keto or low carb diet! Gotta love that.
I am always on the go. Would love to make this keto taco salad for tonight’s dinner. Healthy and yum!
The perfect combination, right?
You made me so hungry for taco salad! I love your photos! I will make this tomorrow. My family will have a delicious meal, thanks to you. 🙂
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
I like tacos and I don’t think you can go wrong with them. :0)
For sure!
I am ALL about keto right now. This looks SO good. I’ll be adding it to my dinner list!
I hope you enjoy!
I’m always looking for an easier meal that’s still healthy. With a new baby, I don’t have squat for time.
Oh, I remember those days so clearly. My youngest is 6, but it feels like yesterday. Take care of yourself!!!
Looks so delicious. Easy to make and looks super healthy too. Definitely, love trying easy recipes at home.
Thank you!
Living the keto life has me loving this salad!
Yay! I always feel better when I eat salad on Keto.
I love taco salad in anyway shape or form I can only imagine how delicious these are!
I know – what is not to love, right?
I am craving tacos now! These look delicious!!
Thank you!
this taco salad looks so good and healthy! thanks for sharing
This keto salad is perfect as I just started doing keto diet. Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe!