Taco Salad or Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Serves 8

SALAD  INGREDIENTS:

1 Head Romain, chopped (8 cups) OR 1 Spagetti Squash OR 6c. diced PUMPKIN

2 c. cooked lentils, black beans, or chicken
1 1/2 c. chicken (1 large breast) or turkey burger (3/4 lb)

2 T. taco seasoning + 1/2 t. salt
(or 2 t. chili powder + 2 t. cumin + 1 t. garlic salt)

1 can olives (chopped)- optional

1 can of corn (drained)

1 1/2 c. Crushed Tortilla Chips or Rice (Cooked & Salted)

2 c. Mozzarella Cheese

DRESSING= 2 c. SALSA:

2 c. tomatoes, diced

½ c. green pepper + ¼ t. dried red pepper (or 1 can green chilis)

¼ c. onion

1 ½ T. vinegar

1 t. salt

1 t. sugar

1 t. parsley

¼ t. garlic powder (or 1 clove garlic)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Boil 2/3 c. lentils in 1 1/3c. water  for 20 min

2. Fry chicken or turkey burger in oil and seasonings in a large saucepan.
3. Combine the beans and meat.

4. For Romain Salad:
    Chop Romain
    Toss with meat/beans, corn, crushed chips, salsa, and cheese
5.  For Spagetti Squash Casserole:
    Cut spaghetti squash and scoop out the seeds.

    Microwave for 10 minutes, then scrape out the insides (or used 6 c. baked+diced pumpkin)
    Stir in with the meat.

    Stir in corn and salsa

    Top with cheese and put on lid to melt

    Serve with chips on the side for dipping