Paleo Taco Salad

From Shirley:

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted a recipe. That seems weird because I’m always thinking about food. Always. Here’s a great one from Paleo Newbie. The Avocado Cilantro Lime sauce really makes this recipe. Send me your favorite recipe along with a picture of all it’s deliciousness… paleo or not and I’ll make sure to share it with our MBS family.

Hey, don’t forget… you can still bring in non perishable food for our Food Drive until this Friday. Box is up on the front desk.

Courtesy of Paleo Newbie.

Ingredients

Taco Meat & Seasoning
1 tbs chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs of ground beef or turkey
1 small yellow onion, sliced
(1) 4 oz can of mild green chilies, diced (or fresh green chilies of your choice)
2 tbs tomato paste
Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce
1 avocado, pitted
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 jalepeno, seeded
2 tbs olive oil
1 tsp chipotle seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt to taste
1/4 cup water to thin the sauce as needed
Salad Ingredients
2 to 3 heads of chopped romaine
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch of green onions, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
2 avocados, pitted and diced
Pre-made fresh salsa, add as desired
Yield
4 meal-sized taco salads
Instructions

Mix together the first 10 dry taco seasoning ingredients in a small bowl
In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion with a tablespoon or two of coconut oil for about 3 minutes
Add the ground meat along with 3 tbs of the taco seasoning mix to the skillet. Brown for about 5 minutes or until meat is cooked through
Drain the green chilies can, and add the chillies to skillet along with the tomato paste and about 2 tbs of coconut oil. Allow to simmer about 3 minutes and then set skillet aside
Next make the avocado cilantro lime sauce. Simply put all ingredients into a bullet mixer or blender, and blend until smooth. Add some water to thin if needed, and place in refrigerator
Chop the romaine lettuce, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, avocados, and then toss. Divide the salad among 4 salad bowls or plates
Spoon the meat mixture over each salad, add some fresh salsa if desired, and finally a generous amount of the avocado cilantro lime sauce topping
Enjoy!