Taco Salad

lean ground beef

chili powder

ground cumin

EACH smoked paprika onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt

cayenne pepper to taste ( optional (I use 1/4 tsp))

mild salsa

large head romaine lettuce (chopped (about 8 cups))

cherry tomatoes (halved (or 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped))

black beans (rinsed and drained)

ears sweet corn (see notes how to char)

chopped red onions

avocados (sliced or chopped)

roasted and salted sunflower seeds

grated pepper jack cheese or sharp cheddar (or more to taste)

Tortilla Chips or Doritos (slightly crushed to taste (the more the better!))

recipe Cilantro Lime Dressing