Taco Salad Meal Prep Bowls

A colorful and crunchy taco salad that can be prepped ahead of time for easy, satisfying meals throughout the week.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 500

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1-1.5 pounds ground turkey, chicken, or beef, cooked and seasoned
1 tablespoon taco seasoning Use store-bought or homemade
1 large head romaine or a mix of romaine and iceberg For maximum crunch
1 can black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1.5 cups cooked frozen corn, patted dry Or 1 can of corn
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup shredded cheddar, Colby jack, or pepper jack cheese
2-3 fresh avocados, sliced To be added on serving day or packed with lemon
to taste salsa plus Greek yogurt, ranch, or creamy cilantro lime dressing
to taste lime, cilantro, and hot sauce For extra zip
to taste tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips Add right before eating

Optional Add-Ins

to taste pickled jalapeños For heat
to taste charred scallions For smokiness
to taste cooked quinoa For a hearty boost
to taste chopped cucumbers For extra crunch
to taste fresh herbs like cilantro or chives To lighten the bowl
1 spoon salsa verde For wake up last-day leftovers

Method

Preparation

Cook the protein (ground turkey, chicken, or beef) until caramelized and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water or salsa until saucy.
Wash and dry all vegetables. Store dry ingredients separately to maintain freshness.
Layer the salad components in containers with dressing at the bottom, then protein, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and greens on top.

Serving

Add tortilla chips and avocado just before consuming.
Squeeze lime juice before serving for added flavor.

Notes

Keep wet and dry components separate. Store bowls in the fridge within two hours of cooking and enjoy within 3 to 4 days. Reheat protein if desired and keep greens cold. Mix your dressing with lime juice or water if it's too thick.