This easy, flavor packed paleo taco salad is ready in 20 minutes from start to finish and great for an easy weeknight dinner! Whole30 and keto options.
I’ve been keeping with a theme of 20 minute dinners lately and this taco salad is one of my favorite quick meals.
The taco meat comes together in minutes and the prep is fast, but you still get all the goodies you love in your tacos!
You can also adapt this salad to fit your diet really easily. You can make it paleo, or also Whole30 and keto depending on your toppings.
Let’s get into all the delicious details so you can make this salad ASAP!
What You Need to Make this Paleo Taco Salad
Here’s everything you’ll need to prepare this salad:
Taco Meat:
- olive oil or avocado oil
- ground beef
- taco seasoning (I used Siete Foods)
- Jarred salsa
- Sea salt
Salad and Toppings:
- romaine lettuce
- cilantro
- grape tomatoes
- avocado
- Lime + salt
- red onion
- jalapeno pepper
- Kite Hill Sour Cream or Primal Kitchen Cilantro ranch dressing
- Pico De Gallo (fresh salsa)
- Grain free tortilla chips {I used Siete foods}
How to Make this Easy Paleo Taco Salad
This salad is really simple to prepare. First, heat your oil in a skillet and cook the ground beef until some fat is rendered, breaking up lumps with a spatula.
Add the taco seasoning and continue to cook to brown, then add the salsa and cook until heated through, then taste and season with salt if desired.
To arrange the salad, place the lettuce in a large serving bowl, or alternatively, divide among 4 single serving bowls.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over the lettuce, then arrange the tomatoes and cooked beef mixture.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado together wit the lime, additional tablespoon of cilantro and sea salt, to taste.
Spoon the guacamole on the salad, then add the red onion and jalapeño pepper.
Serve with Kite Hill sour cream or Primal Kitchen cilantro ranch dressing, either on the side or right on the salad. Garnish with pico de Gallo and grain free tortilla chips, if desired.
How to Make Your Salad Whole30 and/or Keto Friendly
To make a Whole30 friendly salad, use the Primal Kitchen cilantro ranch dressing or my homemade cilantro ranch, and omit the tortilla chips.
For keto, omit tortilla chips and use either sour cream or ranch dressing.
If you can have dairy, you can always use real sour cream and add some shredded cheddar.
I hope you’re ready for a new favorite taco salad that you’ll want on repeat in your house!
Grab your ingredients and a skillet because it’s time to cook – let’s go!
Best Easy Paleo Taco Salad {Whole30 and Keto Options}
Best Easy Paleo Taco Salad {Whole30 and Keto Options}
Ingredients
Taco Meat :
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning blend I used Siete Foods
- 1/2 cup jarred salsa of your choice
- Sea salt to taste
Salad and Toppings:
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 med/large avocado
- Juice of half a lime
- Sea salt to taste
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
- Kite Hill Sour Cream or Primal Kitchen Cilantro ranch dressing
- Pico De Gallo fresh salsa
- Grain free tortilla chips
Instructions
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Heat a large skillet with the oil over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until some fat is rendered, breaking up lumps with a spatula. Add the taco seasoning and continue to cook, stirring, until browned. Add the salsa and cook until heated through, then taste and season with salt if desired. Set aside.
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To arrange the salad, place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl, or alternatively, divide among 4 single serving bowls. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over the lettuce, then arrange the tomatoes and cooked beef mixture.
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In a small bowl, mash the avocado together wit the lime, additional tablespoon of cilantro and sea salt, to taste.
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Spoon the guacamole on the salad, then add the red onion and jalapeño pepper.
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Serve with Kite Hill sour cream or Primal Kitchen cilantro ranch dressing, either on the side or right on the salad. Garnish with pico de Gallo and grain free tortilla chips, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*For Whole30, use cilantro ranch dressing or my homemade ranch, and omit the tortilla chips. For keto, omit tortilla chips and use either sour cream or ranch dressing.
**Nutrition is calculated omitting without dressing/sour cream and chips since these are optional and amounts will vary.
Nutrition
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