Taco Salad Makes 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2  cup salsa, divided 8 cups salad greens 1 cup chopped tomato 1 1/2 cups black beans Preparation: 1.  Brown beef in large non-stick skillet; remove from heat.  2.  Drain the beef to reduce fat content.   Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese and 1/4 cup salsa; mix until blended. 3.  Spoon onto serving platter. 4.  In a large bowl, toss together salad greens, tomatoes, black beans and remaining cheese and salsa. 5.  Spoon salad over meat mixture and serve. Nutritional Facts: Calories: 180 Total Fat: 10 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 300 mg Calcium: 20% Daily Value per serving for people 6-12 years old Protein: 14 g Carbohydrates: 10 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Nutrition Notes:  Exercise is very important.  You should have regular physical activity, 60 to 90 minutes most days, and reduce the amount of time in front of the T.V. or playing video games.  In order to do your best you need protein and this recipe is packed with it.  The lean ground beef, Cheddar cheese and black beans are all good sources of protein.  Why is protein so important?  Your body needs it to build not only muscle but all body tissues, and it’s involved in other body functions too.   When you drink a glass of milk with this taco salad you’ll get half of your daily requirement of calcium which is needed to build strong bones.
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