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    Grain-Free Nacho Chip Taco Salad

    May 17, 2018 By Kylie Walker Leave a Comment

    This is Kylie Walker from Kylie Walker Wellness bringing you my grain-free nacho chip taco salad, which is a perfect dish for summertime picnics and potlucks that is not only delicious but also nutritious.


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    Hi everyone! My name is Kylie Walker from Kylie Walker Wellness, and I’m very excited to be guest posting on Eat Something Delicious. First off, congratulations to my dear friend Meagan on the arrival of baby Lenn. Secondly, thanks to Meagan for the opportunity to fill in while she changes diapers, records milestones and singlehandedly nourishes a tiny little human. Mom and dad should be very proud of themselves… and exhausted! So, it is my pleasure to fill in and bring my grain-free nacho chip taco salad recipe to Meagan’s loyal Eat Something Delicious readers.

    Before I dive in, I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself. I am a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and owner of Kylie Walker Wellness, which is my private nutritional therapy practice as well as a healthy living blog that includes many delicious and nutritious recipes (including Meagan’s Sweet and Savory Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes from when she guest posted in 2016!) It is my mission to reconnect women with healing foods and vibrant health through my nutritional therapy services and blog. My foundational holistic approach to nutrition focuses on the importance of properly prepared, nutrient-dense, whole foods that are delicious, nourish our bodies and restore good health. And this grain-free nacho chip taco salad recipe, despite what the name implies, is no different.

    This is Kylie Walker from Kylie Walker Wellness bringing you my grain-free nacho chip taco salad, which is a perfect dish for summertime picnics and potlucks that is not only delicious but also nutritious.

    I made sure this nacho chip taco salad stays true to the core principals of Eat Something Delicious… it is celiac-friendly and well, delicious! It is completely grain-free and can be made paleo-friendly and dairy-free by simply omitting the cheese. This recipe is right up Meagan’s alley, and I know she is going to love it!

    After a long and grueling winter, spring is finally here, which means it’s officially picnic time! I love the idea of taking traditional nacho chip taco salad made with Catalina dressing and Doritos to summer picnics because people always rave about it, but it’s not the healthiest of potluck dishes. Luckily, it was easy to transform this tangy dish into a nutrient-dense salad that you can feel good about. A few key things differentiate this recipe from a traditional Dorito taco salad:

    1. The taco meat is made with Meagan’s taco seasoning and skips the conventional junk-filled seasoning packet.
    2. The dressing is made with simple and clean ingredients instead of store-bought Catalina dressing, which is often filled with sugar, bad oils and preservatives.
    3. It is topped with Siete Foods Nacho Grain-Free Tortilla Chips, a healthy alternative to Doritos. These chips are the real deal and the perfect addition to any Tex-Mex meal.

    This is Kylie Walker from Kylie Walker Wellness bringing you my grain-free nacho chip taco salad, which is a perfect dish for summertime picnics and potlucks that is not only delicious but also nutritious.

    Whether you’re heading to a Memorial Day picnic or just a family picnic in the park, this grain-free nacho chip taco salad is the perfect accompaniment! You can prepare the taco meat, salad dressing and salad ingredients as separate components ahead of time so that you can toss everything together when it’s time to serve. I recommend serving the tortilla chips on the side and have people top their own salad with them to retain their crunch, which is an important texture for this salad. The final product is a true delight that is not only delicious but also healthful… so indulge away!

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    This is Kylie Walker from Kylie Walker Wellness bringing you my grain-free nacho chip taco salad, which is a perfect dish for summertime picnics and potlucks that is not only delicious but also nutritious.

    Grain-Free Nacho Chip Taco Salad

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    • Author: Kylie Walker
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. grass-fed/grass-finished beef
    • 1 batch taco seasoning
    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ⅛ cup tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons raw honey
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 romaine hearts or 1 medium head of iceberg lettuce
    • 1 cup raw shredded cheese (omit for dairy-free version)
    • 1 cup diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup minced green onion
    • 1 cup crushed Siete Foods Nacho Grain-Free Tortilla Chips

    Instructions

    1. Brown the ground meat in a skillet on the stovetop (do not drain the fat).
    2. Add taco seasoning and let cook for another minute or so to combine the flavors.
    3. Make the dressing by combining the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, onion powder, paprika and salt in a small dish and set aside.
    4. Roughly chop the lettuce and place into a medium size serving dish.
    5. Top the lettuce with beef, cheese, tomatoes and green onion and toss together.
    6. Just before serving, combined the dressing with the salad and mix well.
    7. Serve the crushed tortilla chips on the side and top individual portions as they are served. If you mix the chips into the big batch of salad prior to serving they will lose their crunch.

    Notes

    You can prepare the taco meat, salad dressing and salad ingredients as separate components ahead of time so that you can toss everything together when it’s time to serve.

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    I started out with a passion for creating unique recipes and decorating cakes. In June of 2012, I discovered I was not only severely gluten intolerant but also, many of the foods I was eating I simply couldn't include in my diet anymore. Fortunately, my love for trying new recipes, ingredients, and cooking methods made re-learning how to cook seem more like a fun challenge than an unfortunate circumstance. I'm so happy to say that my dietary restrictions haven't stopped me from doing what I love. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do.

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INGREDIENTS
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• ¼ C dairy free butter, divided
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• 1 tsp vanilla extract, divided
• 10-11 oz dairy free chewy caramels
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DIRECTIONS
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1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the dairy free butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until they are melted with no lumps.
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NOTES
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• Potential allergens contained in this recipe may vary due to brands of ingredients used, product reformulations, etc. Please verify that all your ingredients are safe for you to consume and always be mindful of allergen cross contamination while cooking.
• Double check that the cereal you use is gluten free. At least one brand carries 2 different versions of rice cereal and only one is GF.
• Don't make both cereal layers in one large batch then divide it up. The top layer will cool and firm up before you can layer it on which will make the caramel seep out when you press it down.
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