I got this idea from one of my new Blends (Blogger + Friend), Lindsay. She blogs over at The Lean Green Bean. She talks about in this post, how we all have "go-to" meals...you know, the ones that are quick and easy and delicious and that we can pretty much make in our sleep. I loved her series idea so much that I want to do it on my blog as well. These go-to meals are often simple and maybe don't seem worth blogging about (or photographing) at first glance, but I'm a firm believer that we ALL need some quick easy go-to meals throughout our week when we're super busy! If you missed the last go-to meal, Mango Salsa Chicken, check it out!
Today's go-to meal is...
*Taco Salad*
I was planning something else for dinner, but then I saw this:
Isn't that the most beautiful, glorious, GLOWING lettuce you've ever seen growing in your life?!? OK, I was a little excited about the lettuce if you couldn't tell. Here it is prepped and washed on a plate (still gorgeous!):
I make two versions of taco salad, one for myself and one for Dear Hubby. One is healthy. One is not. You can guess which is which :) Here's one:
I hope you can tell from the doused Catalina, that the one above is Dear Hubby's.
Dear Hubby's Taco Salad (in alternating layers):
Red Leaf Lettuce chopped
Lean beef with taco seasoning (I used McCormick's Low Sodium variety..and it was STILL really salty!)
Blend of 4 Mexican Cheeses, shredded
Crushed Doritos
Catalina Dressing
Mine is much lighter with a spoonful of salsa and a dollop of plain Chobani as the "dressing":
Kelly's Lighter Taco Salad:
Red Leaf Lettuce chopped
Lean beef with taco seasoning (I used McCormick's Low Sodium variety..and it was STILL really salty!)
Blend of 4 Mexican Cheeses, shredded
1/2 a sauteed red pepper
2 Tbsp salsa
A dollop of plain Chobani yogurt (instead of sour cream)
A few chips to adorn the edges, these are Gluten-free Rice chips - super yummy!
Additional toppings (optional) which I didn't have: avocado (YUM!!), black beans, and mango.
Questions:
Soooooo, whose do you like better?
What are some of your Go-To meals?
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I got this idea from one of my new Blends (Blogger + Friend), Lindsay. She blogs over at The Lean Green Bean. She talks about in this post, how we all have "go-to" meals...you know, the ones that are quick and easy and delicious and that we can pretty much make in our sleep. I loved her series idea so much that I want to do it on my blog as well. These go-to meals are often simple and maybe don't seem worth blogging about (or photographing) at first glance, but I'm a firm believer that we ALL need some quick easy go-to meals throughout our week when we're super busy! If you missed the last go-to meal, Mango Salsa Chicken, check it out!
Today's go-to meal is...
*Taco Salad*
I was planning something else for dinner, but then I saw this:
Isn't that the most beautiful, glorious, GLOWING lettuce you've ever seen growing in your life?!? OK, I was a little excited about the lettuce if you couldn't tell. Here it is prepped and washed on a plate (still gorgeous!):
I make two versions of taco salad, one for myself and one for Dear Hubby. One is healthy. One is not. You can guess which is which :) Here's one:
I hope you can tell from the doused Catalina, that the one above is Dear Hubby's.
Dear Hubby's Taco Salad (in alternating layers):
Mine is much lighter with a spoonful of salsa and a dollop of plain Chobani as the "dressing":
Kelly's Lighter Taco Salad:
Questions:
It's not too late to enter this week's PRObar giveaway! The Chocolate-y Goodness could be yours!