Description
This Keto Catalina Taco Salad is a flavorful low-carb and keto-friendly meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a zesty homemade keto Catalina dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying Mexican-American inspired main course that’s both easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet keto taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crushed low-carb tortilla chips (optional)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup homemade keto Catalina dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in the taco seasoning and continue cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat and let the seasoned beef cool slightly.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, thinly sliced red onion, and diced avocado to create a fresh and colorful base for the salad.
- Combine Salad and Beef: Add the warm, seasoned ground beef to the salad bowl. Gently toss all the ingredients together to evenly distribute the beef throughout the salad.
- Add Dressing and Finish: Drizzle the keto Catalina dressing over the salad and toss again thoroughly to ensure everything is well coated. If desired, sprinkle crushed low-carb tortilla chips on top for added crunch. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can make your own keto Catalina dressing using olive oil, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, low-carb sweetener, and seasonings for fresh flavor control.
- For an extra crunchy texture, substitute low-carb tortilla chips with pork rinds.
- This salad can also be enjoyed cold, making it a great make-ahead option for meal prep.
