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The Best Taco Salad 

When you crave taco salad, you make taco salad. Not sure what it was but something in me NEEDED this. It’s a super simple, yet delicious recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner, any time of the year. Hope you enjoy this one! 

The Best Taco Salad

The Best Taco Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb organic free range ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth can also use chicken broth or water

Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups of your favorite lettuce
  • Basil
  • Zucchini
  • Sprouts
  • Avocado

Instructions
 

  • Add avocado oil to pan
  • Add the chicken and cook until browned
  • Add the onion and cook until it turns translucent.
  • Add all your seasonings
  • Cook for two more minutes
  • At this point, if you need to add more oil, do so now.
  • Add in 1 cup of broth or water and your lime juice.
  • Let simmer and keep covered until the liquid is absorbed.

Salad Instructions

  • Assemble and eat with your favorite grain free chips (like @sietefoods)!
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  • Diane
    February 9, 2020

    Lot’s of Salsa!!🎉❤🎉

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