Matt and I decided it was way too pretty of a day to go to the gym, so we brainstormed ways to get outside and get moving. The conclusion was a much-needed trip to Target via bike. It was about 30 minutes of biking there and back, plus walking around the store, which adds miles!!
I found a few cute cotton stretch dresses and two awesome shirts that I got with my mom’s spring shopping money. Plus a beau-ti-ful bright green A-line dress with a belt that is a wee bit too tight in the bust, but I am hoping that it will fit better in a week or so 
I’m planning on wearing it to our Charleston wedding…NEXT weekend!? Gosh that is so close!!
I would have eaten a snack today except that I was out and about. We were pretty hungry for taco salads when we got home.
The centerpiece of this dinner was obviously the delicious Food Should Taste Good Yellow Corn chips, which were seriously the best corn chips I’ve ever had. Something in the flavor tasted so authentic – like I was in a Mexican restaurant but without all the grease. Yum!
The salad was a huge bed of shredded lettuce, carrot and cabbage (from a bag), followed by a layer of fat-free ground turkey breast cooked with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and hot sauce, followed by some pepper, tomato, avocado, cilantro and Fage for “sour cream” = (the best part)
We also dabbed Annie’s Woodstock in the corners for moisture and a cheesy flavor.
This was SO GOOD!
We ended up eating the whole bag of chips, but it was a smallish bag 🙂
I am excited for tomorrow because I turned in my capstone Foodservice project today!! Just 1 more big hump (my banana oatmeal experiment report + poster board) followed by a few tiny humps (an outline, a discussion board, a presentation) and 4 finals and in about 10 days I’ll be freeee!
Off to sip a cup of tea …
Rachel says
What a delicious looking dinner! And gotta love Target summer dresses. They’re my go-to during the hot months for light cotton clothes that are cheap and cute. Have a good evening!
Jacqueline says
For all Barney Butter fans…I just received an email from BB with a free shipping offer code “AprilShip”! Enjoy!
Katie says
Hi Kath, just a quick question: I love your patio table, where did you find that???
I am sorry if you have already answered this, I started to look through old comments where the table was in it, but it was going to take wayyyyy too long!!!
Thanks!
Amanda @ Fake Ginger says
Those chips look so good! Most tortilla chips are pale and blah but those look like something you’d find at a Mexican restaurant.
Erika says
My gosh that taco salad looks delicious (Even tho i’m a vegetarian 😉 )
Good luck on all of your projects…you’re almost done!!!
WEEKLY BITE says
Great looking salad!
I LOVE target! I can walk around that store all day 🙂
Elizabeth says
Taco Salad is my favorite! I need to try those chips though – I usually eat blue corn, but these look really good.
Congrats on your capstone!
Kath says
Katie ,
It was a gift to my mom many years ago and she was kind enough to give it to me, so unfortunately I have no idea where it came from 🙁
Kath
Runeatrepeat says
I love “taco salads” – it’s one of my summer staples!
Jen says
oh to be free. four-ish weeks off then summer I and summer II sessions. ugh, the life of a master’s holding teacher-to-be. 🙂
anyone getting in on kelsey’s music swap? i’m upping her requests … right now!
meg says
Fabulous dinner! Yeah for only 10 more days to go!
Priyanka says
10 days and I’ll be free too! I was just debating between a tea or come Mint ice cream , ultimately ice cream won!
That Taco salad is just too good!
VeggieGirl says
¡Olé!
Congratulations for turning in your project tomorrow!
Kara says
Store walking can be an entire workout for me some days 😉
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
What a delish salad!! I really want to try those chips! yay for turning in your project!!
Maggie says
The salad looks delicious. And Fage as sour cream is delicious – better than actual sour cream, IMO.
Yeay for being free in 10 days – I can’t wait until I am done with this semester as well.
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Too tight in the bust?!? Such problems. Really. I’ve have never had that issue even when pregnant and breastfeeding. SIGH.
KLM says
OMG THAT LOOKS SOOOO GOOD!! I need to make that STAT!!
Bec says
mmm, love your healthy taco bell dinner!
haya (living and learning) says
yayyyyyy! i remember the last few days of school always being the most satisfying.
love summer dresses! i can’t wait to start wearing some of mine (and getting new ones!). everything seems bouncier.
nora says
Kath,
Put a short sleeve blouse over the dress. button only a few bottom buttons and then belt it. Or wear a short, cute jacket over the dress. You will probably want something with the dress as it might be chilly.
Run Sarah says
I love Target – my sister and I always leave at least 20-30 min of ‘Target time’ when we go on a US shopping trip! Love the taco salad, looks refreshing for a sunny day!
Cate says
I tried on the same green A-line at Target yesterday! The shape was funny on me though – so sad. Enjoy yours!!
K says
Fage is the best substitute for sour cream! I love it!! I can’t believe it’s wedding season again – yay 🙂
Kari says
Hi Kath! I’m new to your blog and love, love, love it! You have truly inspired me to eat healthier. Your taco salad looks awesome. Hope this isn’t a stupid question, but what is Fage?
Heather says
What fun dinner! Taco salads can be perfectly healthy when they’re homemade. Glad to hear you got to enjoy the lovely weather with a bit of exercise + shopping!
Stay positive about the last few days of school! It will be over before you know it and then you’ll be freeeee!!! YAY! 😀
brandi says
i LOVE taco salads 🙂 one of my favorite things!
thsoe chips do look good
thepinkpeppercorn says
mmm I’m addicted to everything and anything with avocado right now!! YUM!! Also sounds like a great way to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
zestycook says
That does look high end Kath!!!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
That looks fantastic!!!!!!
Angie says
Looks absolutely delicious! Avocado is one of my favorites. Yeah for the new dresses! I hate shopping but love having cute new clothes!
Jessica says
I just read your article on people being programmed to gain weight. Do you think that, based on that article, you will move away from your “intuitive eating” approach and back to a more controlled “calorie counting” approach to your daily food choices? I also ask this because of your recent weight gain comments. I think you look great by the way!!!!
I love reading your blog due to the fact that you are an intuitive eater! I think that intuitive eating can work in the long term – if you are truly in touch with your hunger/body. It takes a LONG time for that to happen. When I first started eating intuitively I was sometimes careless about my choices. Once I figured out that intuitive does not mean “eat whatever you want” I really came to a good place of balance. I now make the healthiest choices possible 90% of the time..and it is working for me!
I would love to hear your plan! Thank you for a GREAT & inspiring blog!
Joy says
that salad looks delicious!!!
eliza says
Quick question – I notice you almost never have fruit for dessert. Is there any reason for this? I ask because I recently read that having carbs before bed makes it difficult to fall asleep. Any thoughts on fruit before bed? Thanks!
Jennifer says
That salad looks great! Can’t wait to see the green dress.
Sharon says
Oh wow, that salad looks amazing!
Erin says
Sounds like a fabulous day and I’m sure dinner was delicious. Corn chips are too good!
And yes, the end of the year is in sight! Hooray!
Lynne says
Wow-what an great looking dinner!
Marissa says
That sounds sooo yummy!
Red Head, Yellow Dog says
love that mosaic table! and that salad looks so delicious! love all the different toppings!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Gotta love outdoor exercise!!! And those taco salad is gorgeous!
Briana says
I love biking to places, it makes me feel so independent (maybe thats because I can’t drive yet). I’m sure those dresses will come in handy soon with summer coming. Looks like you’re already getting there with your food!
Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) says
Yum! I LOVE taco salads! Great job taking advantage of a gorgeous day. 🙂
Yay for finding cute clothes at Target! I need to go check out the new spring stuff.
Good luck with the end of the semester!
sue says
i probably do walk miles inside target! haha! love your salad, it looks so fresh and yummy!
Chris says
Oh my, that taco salad looks awesome. Definitely adding it to next week’s menu! Chips are my downfall, though, so I might have to skip them 🙁
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
I wasn’t hungry before I opened up this post and saw the picture of your taco salad staring at me… now my tummy is rumbling! 🙂 Looks great!
Help Meghan Run says
Six days left for me. 🙂 Are you taking summer classes this year?
Check out my blog as I run with Team in Training and raise money for blood cancers!
www. HelpMeghanRun .com
Rose says
Love your Taco Belle – so much healthier and better looking! Those chips look good.
Way to take advantage of the day with a bike ride. We had storms all day – glad you had some sun!
Thanks again for linking my challenge earlier today. There were a lot of people who responded with interest. I am looking forward to getting started tomorrow!
Oh She Glows says
What no pictures of these cute dresses?? hehe
love the dress comments! 😉 Oh the joys of being a female.
Jennifer says
Charleston, yay! I live in Chucktown and love it. Where is the wedding? My hubby and I were married 5 months ago at Middleton Place Plantation. Hope you have fun!
Leanne says
I looooooooove tortilla chips! They’re really the only chips that I have a hard time turning down!
crunchygranolagirl says
Ooh I need a dress for graduation & other festivities- I never thought of Target! I see a trip in my near future…
Your dinner looks amazing by the way (even tho I’m a vegetarian lol)!
Hallie says
I LOVE taco salads…and tortilla chips, of course! My bf doesn’t believe me that Fage makes an awesome sour cream sub. Oh well, more for me!
Hannah says
YUM!
amber says
Voted!!
Ashley C says
I vote this prettiest, healthiest taco salad ever
Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says
That dinner looks so good!!
I wanted to go to Target during my time at home but I didn’t get a chance!
michelle says
Ever since you mentioned yoga downloads, I’ve been wanting to try them. I hadn’t gotten around to it until this morning, like you I was resistant to try yoga, but I really enjoyed the class I downloaded, so thanks!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Taco salad and Target, it doesn’t get better than that!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
What an awesome salad!
Hangry Pants says
Taco Salads are all the blog rage right now!
Kaurin says
Hiya! I stumbled upon Matt’s blog post on home-made chicken broth which then led me to yours. I simply LOVE your blog! It’s such an easy read with beautiful pictures. =) Big fan of healthy living and food too (although it can be hard as a student)
Kath says
Kari ,
It’s Greek yogurt. Here’s their website with all the details:
http://www.fageusa.com/index.html#/products/classic/
Jessica ,
I will definitely not be moving away from intuitive eating or back into calorie counting. I think I eat 90% intuitively as it is and am very happy with how I eat and my food choices, but after reading the book, I think I was trying too hard to eat whenever I was hungry – and because I am human I was eating when I wasn’t always hungry and still overeating at special events – that led to weight gain.
I think the lesson is clear: NO ONE, not even a book on intuitive eating, should tell you how to eat. It’s something you have to figure out for yourself with trail and error. So I’m just going to continue on as I am, and note that if I am going to eat when I am not hungry at special occasions, then I need to balance that by letting myself be a little more hungry on other days.
Hope that explains it 🙂
eliza ,
No reason in particular. I do have fruit for dessert sometimes, but I usually combine it with cereal/milk or yogurt because I think fruit is more fun to eat as a topping than by itself. If you want to get into the nitty gritty of blood sugar or if you have trouble falling asleep if you eat sugar, than you might want to pair it with protein or skip it before bed, but in general, I don’t think it’s anything to be concerned about.
Help Meghan Run,
No summer classes this year! I wanted to take a grad class, but none of them worked with my schedule. I’ll be working with an R.D. as an intern and doing a lot of freelance work.
Jennifer + Erica ,
I think the wedding is at Daniel Island Plantation?! I’d love to get together with ya’ll if I have some free time. I’ll try to let you know as the time approaches and I know my schedule better.
Kaurin ,
Welcome!!
K
rhodeygirl says
kath.
this dinner is seriously one of the best you’ve made in months. I am SO making this as soon as I have a working kitchen again (in the middle of moving from condo to dad’s and philly). Love all the colors, different flavors, and combo of protein, veg, etc. yum.
Erica says
Looks so yummy Kath! I love healthier taco salads! Is the wedding you’re going to in the city? I love in one of the towns surrounding Charleston 🙂
Michelle Hisae says
I CANNOT wait to try this!!!! This is going in my “Recipe to Try” folder. 🙂
Meghann S. says
Kath!
Hello, I’m Meghann — I’ve been making the blog rounds lately and FINALLY commenting on some of my favorites, especially when a post topic warrants it 🙂
Maybe a dumb question, but do you mean Charleston, SC? I am heading out there for a wedding THIS weekend (April 25)! I am so, so incredibly beyond words excited! My boyfriend and I both went to the College of Charleston (as did Jenna at EatLiveRun!) so any mention of Charleston, naturally, has me pumped and plotting.
Please, please let me know if you and Matt need any suggestions or tips around the city…Adam and I lived there for several years, and I can also scope out anything you might be interested when I’m there this weekend!
PS: Healthy eating in Charleston IS, obviously, possible. However, I do not recommend it, and I say forget the tightness of the A-line dress for now, because Charleston food is WORTH IT. [I feel a little bad typing out that rationalization] 🙂
Kath says
Meghann,
Yes, Charleston, SC 🙂 We’re going the weekend of May 2. I’ve been there a few times and absolutely love the city. Please feel free to email me a list of your favorite lunch places, as we’ll probably need lunch both days we’re there 🙂
Kath
Jess says
That looks great. I recently made a similar taco salad, but baked a wrap to make a shell: http://www.seejessrun.com/?p=2138
It worked so well that I made it again about a week later.
Kristilyn says
Your salad looks delish! I’ve been meaning to make taco salad and might just do that tomorrow night … I’ve fallen madly in love with the avocado and will use any excuse to use it!
And cute summer dresses! I can’t wait to get more cute summer stuff in the next few weeks. Though, being in Canada, the summer is short and not too hot, but it’s not snowing, which is always a good thing. 🙂
Danica says
Awesome dinner Kath!
Sally says
That’s a yummy looking salad!
Clinton Walker III says
This is a good looking salad and more importantly it’s not a calorie intake killer.