Description
This Ground Beef Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. With a hearty base of romaine lettuce and topped with flavorful seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado, this salad is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- ¼ cup salsa or dressing of choice
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add ground beef. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7–9 minutes.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and shredded cheese. Top with the warm ground beef.
- Finish and Serve: Add sour cream or Greek yogurt and salsa or dressing just before serving. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, skip the cheese or use a light dressing.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- Great served in taco shells or as a lettuce wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
