Go-To Meal: Taco Salad

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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