With school back in session, I know many of you are like me and looking for quick and easy meals! I have great option that is fast, easy and very family friendly – Ranch Taco Salad!
You guys know I love Mexican Food. Unfortunately, it’s not always the best option when trying to lose weight. Most of the foods are heavy on the carbs which I am trying to avoid…but not this recipe! I get all the fabulous taste that I love and it’s a little better for the ol’ the waist line!
The only cooking involved is browning ground beef then adding some taco seasoning mix. (If you don’t have a pack on hand you can whip up your own using the spices in my Taco Pie recipe.) A bag of Fresh Express Romaine Lettuce makes life super easy. Just divide the salad up in bowls and then each person can get creative.
You can really make this one your own by adding your favorite toppings. Simply toss in whatever you like on your taco. I always add jalapeños, black olives and guacamole. My boys want lots of meat, cheese and ranch dressing! The picture above is my husband’s salad. He was kind enough to let me snap a picture before he dug in. Yes–even my meat and potatoes loving hubby loves this salad. Though I will tattle and share that the bowl you are looking at was number one of two that he devoured!
You can whip this meal up at a fantastic price at Publix. Remember both Fresh Express Salad and Wish Bone salad dressing are on sale in the upcoming Publix ad! Add in a few other ingredients and don’t forget to check your pantry to see what you might already have on hand. Be on the lookout for peelies on the bags of Fresh Express when you are shopping and you may find additional savings too!
Fresh Express Salad or Baby Spinach, Assorted Varieties, 5 to 11 oz bag, 2/$5
Wish-Bone Dressing, Assorted Varieties, 16 oz bottle, or Dressing & Seasoning Mix, 2.1 or 2.6 oz box, BOGO $2.35
-$0.75/1 Wish-Bone Product, 08/23 SS (exp 10/31) [16-oz.+ or dry mix]
Just 43¢ after coupon!
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 package (.25 oz.) taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups corn tortilla chips, coarsely broken
- 4 cups shredded lettuce leaves
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Ranch Dressing
- Brown ground beef in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in taco seasoning mix and continue preparing according to package directions.
- Cool slightly.
- Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
- Serve drizzled with dressing.
This post is brought to you by the folks at Pinnacle Foods. All comments and opinions are my own.
