No need for dressing with the saucy taco meat mixture atop this salad. But, if you want little something extra, try adding a bit of ranch salad dressing.

• 1 pound ground turkey, lean ground beef or lean ground pork
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 package (1 oz.) reduced-sodium taco seasoning or taco seasoning
• 6 cups shredded or torn lettuce
• 4 cups chopped vegetables of your choice (tomato, onion, carrot, bell peppers, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower and/or thawed, frozen corn)
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

1. In large skillet, cook ground turkey, beef or pork over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently to break meat into bite-sized pieces. Drain off any fat, carefully keeping meat in skillet and pouring off any liquid.

2. Stir in tomato sauce, water, and taco seasoning. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat.

3. Reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until as thick as desired, stirring frequently.

4. Arrange lettuce and vegetables on 6 serving plates.

5. Top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.