Don't Eat That!

Before you take a bite into that "salad"...
It's easy to think that when you order a salad, you're making the healthy choice--but it's often full of junk you should avoid. Taco salads are one of the worst of this kind. You CAN still eat them, but with a few alterations. Our friend Hungry Girl breaks down the scary nutritional contents in a typical taco salad and offers a tasty and WAY healthier alternative.
Don't Eat That!...Tortilla Terror
Taco salads often contain disturbing amounts of calories and fat. The numbers here are so high that you may find them hard to believe (but they're true, people!). Looks like the CRAZY grease-soaked shell, heaps of fatty beef, handfuls of cheese, and gobs of sour cream add up after all. Serving Size: 1 salad (including shell) |
Eat This Instead!...Taco-Tastic
Taco salads have been around since the '60s. And they seem to be getting greasier and more calorie-packed as the decades pass. No worries -- HG is here with a version that has a mere FRACTION of the calories and fat of your typical taco salad. Here's the scoop... Serving Size: 1 salad (entire recipe) |
Click here to download Taco-Tastic Taco Salad Recipe!
If you are interested in cocktail to accompany your salad, note that the average 12 oz margarita is a whopping 540 calories. Click here for a low calorie margarita recipe.







The pictures are reversed. NEVER order the taco salad in the giant, deep-fried shell bowl. If you do, DON’T eat the shell!