Taco Salad

Taco salad is a fun way to add some variety to the normal meals we have each week. It's flavorful and colorful but also so easy to put together. If your local store does not have pre-made taco shells, there is also a taco shell kit that is sold at the commissary (for my military wife readers). It will require you to form an uncooked shell over a bowl cutout and bake it.

Ingredients:
4 taco shells 

1 pound ground beef (Ground turkey can also be used as a healthy substitute) 

1 package taco seasoning

1 package lettuce

2 tomatoes
2 avocados
2 cans sliced black olives
1 package of Mexican variety shredded cheese
1 container of sour cream (optional)
about 1 tsp pepper for the ground beef or turkey. 

Directions: 

1. Cook the beef or turkey thoroughly in a skillet. Mix in pepper and taco seasoning.
2. Slice the tomatoes and avocados. 
3. Fill shell about 1/2 way with lettuce. Top with cooked beef or turkey. 
4. Divide the drained sliced olives, tomatoes and avocados between the 4 shells. 
5. Sprinkle cheese over the top of each. Add sour cream if desired. 
6. Serves 4. Enjoy!