Description
This Delicious Keto Catalina Taco Salad is a low-carb, flavorful meal perfect for those following a ketogenic or gluten-free diet. Featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Catalina-style dressing, this salad offers a fresh and satisfying Tex-Mex twist ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet low-carb taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade keto taco seasoning
Salad Components
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 avocado, diced
Dressings and Extras
- 1/2 cup Catalina-style low-carb dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Season the beef: Stir in the low-carb taco seasoning and continue cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes until the beef is well coated and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
- Assemble the salad: Add the cooked and seasoned ground beef on top of the salad mixture. Gently toss again to distribute the beef throughout.
- Add dressing and avocado: Drizzle the Catalina-style low-carb dressing evenly over the salad and finish by topping with diced avocado for creaminess.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad fresh to enjoy the crisp textures and bold flavors of this low-carb keto taco salad.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add pork rinds or keto-friendly tortilla chips.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef to vary protein sources.
- Ensure the Catalina dressing is low-carb to keep this salad keto-friendly.
