Hearty Bison Taco Salad Bowl

Name: Hearty Bison Taco Salad Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (8 g) chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 pound (450 g) ground bison; Prepared taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon (5 g) set aside; ½ cup (120 g) salsa (homemade or store-bought); ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); 8 cups (400 g) chopped romaine lettuce; 2 cups (300 g) grape tomatoes, halved; 4 scallions, sliced; 1 cup (150 g) corn, cooked; 1 cup (150 g) black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup (75 g) black olives, sliced; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional); ¼ cup (4 g) fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup (30 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Corn tortilla strips, for garnish (optional)

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Loaded with protein-packed bison, fresh veggies, and fiber-rich starches, all topped with a zesty salsa yogurt dressing, this nutrient-dense taco salad bowl is as filling as it is flavorful.

Ingredients

For the taco seasoning

1 tablespoon (8 g) chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked

Gluten-free

Method

Make the Taco Seasoning

In a small bowl, mix the taco seasoning. Set aside 1 tablespoon (5 g).

Cook the Bison

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bison until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat, then return the skillet to the heat. Add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup (60 ml) water