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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Leftover Keto Taco Salad

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: June 29, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    Leftover Keto Taco Salad is a tasty quick and easy meal to make on those busy weeks when you don't have time to cook every night of the week. Whenever I make my Diabetic Friendly Beef Tacos with a Cheese Shell, I use the leftovers to make this delicious low carb and diabetic friendly keto taco salad.

    Even though I'm a food blogger, when I make dinner, the last thing I want to do is spend a lot of time in the kitchen after working on recipes all day. Which is why I love using leftover tacos to make this low carb salad.

    white bowl filled with leftover keto taco salad. this recipe

    So this is basically a deconstructed taco in a bowl and we are all here for it.

    There is nothing better than some juicy beef taco meat combined with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with a creamy chili ranch dressing.

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    • Ingredients used in this leftover keto taco salad
    • Steps by step instructions
    • Other salad recipes you might enjoy
    • Recipe tips
    • More taco salad toppings
    • Frequently asked questions
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    • Leftover Keto Taco Salad

    Ingredients used in this leftover keto taco salad

    glass bowl with taco salad and side bowls with lettuce, tomato and cheddar.

    Tasty beef taco meat made with chili and garlic powder combined with juicy chopped tomatoes, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese are the base of this salad. We then add the chili ranch dressing.

    • Leftover Taco Meat: browned ground beef with chili and garlic powder with some salt and pepper simmered with a little bit of water to distribute all the flavours.
    • Chili Powder: used to make the chili ranch dressing for this delicious low carb salad.
    • Ranch: store bought for simplicity of this recipe
    • Lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar

    Steps by step instructions

    How to make this easy leftover keto taco salad?

    This super easy to make salad is made in just two simple steps.

    STEP 1: In a large salad bowl combine the leftover cold taco meat with the shredded lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar.

    STEP 2: In a small bowl mix together the chili powder and ranch dressing and pour over the contents in the large salad bowl. Toss to combine and enjoy.

    white bowl filled with taco salad and a fork.

    Other salad recipes you might enjoy

    • Low Carb Panzanella Salad
    • Citrus Fennel Salad
    • Keto Muffaletta Salad
    • Fauxtato "Potato" Salad

    Recipe tips

    Although I prefer to enjoy this taco salad cold, it is a matter of preference and you can make it with warm taco meat.

    Make Ahead: if you want to make this salad ahead of time, place each ingredient in portions in the bowl, mix just before ready to consume.

    • Serving: enjoy with low carb tortilla chips and salsa, Jalapeno Poppers or if you're in the mood a low carb margarita.
    • Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    More taco salad toppings

    The low carb toppings are endless for this salad, here are just a few toppings that go well in this salad.

    Jalapenos: thinly sliced or diced jalapenos add a nice heat to this salad

    Red Onions: sharp and pungent but a little milder than yellow onions. If you want to make the red onions milder, simply soak slices of red onion in water for 5-10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.

    Cilantro: one of my favourite herbs but people tend to love them or hate them. Some fresh chopped cilantro will brighten up this leftover keto taco salad.

    Guacamole: believe it or not but I have a food intolerance with avocados so I can't eat guacamole anymore. However, if you can, this is a must have for this salad.

    Black Olives: olives are a favourite snack of mine so tossing a few chopped olives in this salad would be a delicious add in.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many net carbs are in a keto taco salad?

    3g net carbs per serving of this leftover keto taco salad.

    How do I make low carb tortilla chips?

    Simply buy low carb tortillas from your grocery store, cut them into smaller triangles with a pizza knife. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking oil, spritze the top of the tortillas with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes per side.

    What other salads are good on keto?

    Most salads are good on keto. I often enjoy a salad that has protein and lots of chunky veggies like this Low Carb Chicken Cobb Salad.

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    white bowl filled with taco salad.
    white bowl filled with leftover keto taco salad and a fork.

    Leftover Keto Taco Salad

    Oscar
    A delicious keto taco salad made with leftover taco filling and toppings with a spicy ranch dressing.
    5 from 54 votes
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
    Cook Time : 0 mins
    Total Time : 10 mins
    Course : Salad
    Cuisine : American, Mexican
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 2 people
    Calories : 287

    Equipment

    • Large Glass Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ lb leftover taco meat
    • ¼ cup shredded lettuce
    • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
    • ¼ cup shredded cheddar
    • ¼ cup ranch dressing
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large salad bowl combine the leftover taco meat with the lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
    • In a small bowl combine the ranch dressing and the chili powder. Pour over the contents in the large bowl and toss.

    Notes

    Warm or Cold Taco Salad: Although I prefer to enjoy this taco salad cold, it is a matter of preference and you can make it with warm taco meat.
    Make Ahead: if you want to make this salad ahead of time, place each ingredient in portions in the bowl, mix just before ready to consume.

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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooked food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more food guidelines

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    1. nancy

      April 07, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      great use of leftover tacos. Now i don't have to overstuff myself - i can make salad the next day!

      Reply
    2. amanda

      April 07, 2022 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      This was the perfect lunch with the leftover meat I had. So good! thanks!

      Reply
    3. Nora

      April 07, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love recipes for leftover food! So nothing has to be thrown away and you have something delicious to eat again. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Anaiah

      April 07, 2022 at 12:30 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple and easy this is to make for dinner and it's such a great way to use up any leftovers!

      Reply
    5. Alexandra

      April 06, 2022 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for lunch today - so good! Simple, delicious, filling and easy! Will make again.

      Reply

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