Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – TACO SALAD

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Sep 7

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is a TACO SALAD. Included in this week's recipe are recipes for the Taco Salad, Cilantro Vinaigrette, and Corn Tortilla Croutons . To make this recipe you'll be needing Wild Idea Premium Ground Buffalo, Spices, Jill's Mexican Seasoning , Arugula, Tomatoes, Crumbled Chèvre Cheese, Corn Tortilla Croutons (recipe below), Cilantro Vinaigrette (recipe below), Hot Sauce and More! You can find this recipe and purchase any of the Wild Idea Buffalo Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://wildideabuffalo.com/

TACO SALAD
A little twist on a favorite salad!

Ingredients:

1 – pound Wild Idea Premium Ground Buffalo
1 – onion, diced
1 to 2 – tablespoons olive oil
1 – package Jill's Mexican Seasoning (or other taco/Mexican seasoning)
salt & pepper to taste
arugula greens
cherry tomatoes, diced
avocado, diced
chèvre cheese, crumbled
corn tortilla croutons (recipe below)
cilantro vinaigrette (recipe below)
hot sauce

Preparations:

1 - In a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil, onion and crumble in the ground meat. Sauté for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally before adding the dry spices. Continue to cook until meat is browned.
2 - Arrange greens on individual plates or on a platter. Top with desired amounts of meat, tomatoes, avocado, sprinkle with cheese and homemade corn tortilla croutons. Drizzle with cilantro vinaigrette and a few good shakes of hot sauce.
Cilantro Vinaigrette Ingredients:

2 – cups cilantro leaves, packed
1 – cup rice vinegar
1/3 – cup sugar
1 – teaspoon salt
2 – teaspoons black pepper
¾ – cup olive oil
Preparations: Mix all ingredients together in blender until incorporated.

Corn Tortilla Croutons Ingredients:

corn tortillas
olive oil
salt and/or Mexican seasoning

Preparations:

1 - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and add corn tortillas, one at a time. Fry until they start to puff and are lightly brown, then turn.
2 - Remove from oil and lightly salt and season. Cut or break into pieces.
Photo Credit: Jill O'Brien
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/taco-salad

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