Easy Taco Salad
Each serving of this Taco Salad contains 30g protein and 242 calories — a protein-dense, lower-calorie meal that supports fat loss or cutting phases. Batch-preps 4 servings on the stovetop without excessive prep time, delivering a substantial portion that fits tight macro windows. Built for anyone tracking macros who needs high protein with controlled calories.
Ingredients
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •93/7 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Tomato
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •1/4 cup water
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •Mozzarella Cheese(85g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Avocado
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •salt to season
Instructions
- 1Pan fry onion and red capsicum/bell peppers until onion is soft
- 2Add the mince, and cook while stirring until browned, then add your garlic and tomatoes
- 3Cook stirring until the tomatoes soften, and sprinkle Taco seasoning over the meat along with the water
- 4Cook while stirring, and allow the mix to simmer gently for a further 5 minutes, or until the seasoning is beautifully combined into the meat.
- 5Prepare salad in a bowl with salad ingredients, and set aside.
- 6Combine the avocado, yoghurt, salt, lemon juice and garlic powder in a smaller bowl, and mash well until mixed through.
- 7Add the Taco meat to the salad, and top with the guacamole
- 8Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
242
calories
30g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 5.6g
- Sodium
- 212 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
4 servings per batch · ~156g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Taco Salad have per serving?
Each serving delivers 30g of protein at 242 calories with 12g fat and only 2g carbs. This is a high-protein, near-zero-carb option with exceptional macro efficiency.
How long does Easy Taco Salad take to prep?
Quick prep with 4 servings on the stovetop allows you to prepare your week's lunches in a single cooking session. The salad format portions easily into meal prep containers for grab-and-go convenience.
Is Easy Taco Salad good for fat loss?
At 242 calories per serving with 30g protein and only 2g carbs, this recipe is optimized for aggressive fat loss phases and ketogenic approaches. The high protein density supports satiety and muscle preservation during caloric deficits.
