Weeknight Taco Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 ears of corn
• 6oz shiitake mushrooms
• 1 zucchini
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lime

For the dressing

• 1 bunch cilantro
  
• 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup lime juice
  
• 1/4 cup cilantro
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• salt and pepper, to taste

For the salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 8 ounces shredded cheese
• 2 cups tortilla chips, for serving
• hot sauce (optional) for serving

Instructions

1. Heat your grill to medium high.
2. Shuck the corn completely, removing both husks and silks.
3. Remove ends of zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Drizzle cut side with olive oil.
4. Corn and zucchini directly on the grill grates. 
5. Cook until tender and lightly charred, 8-12 minutes, turning halfway through.
   
6. Remove from grill and set aside.
7. Roughly chop mushrooms. Set aside.
8. Warm olive oil in your largest skillet over medium high heat.
9. When it shimmers, add the ground pork.
10. Cook, using a wooden spoon to break it up, until the meat is cooked through and no liquid remains in the skillet - 5 to 7 minutes.
11. While waiting for your pork to cook, cut corn kernels from cobb and cut zucchini into half moons.
12. Reduce heat to medium-low and add spices, mushrooms and lime juice. 
13. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened - 5 minutes.
    
14. Thinly slice romaine and finely chop cilantro.
15. For build your own (recommended for if you want to optimize leftovers!): Add all dressing ingredients to a lidded container and shake vigorously to combine. Set out all ingredients (preferably in storage containers) and allow everyone to build their own salad. Remember to crush a handful of tortilla chips on top!
16. To serve family style: In a large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Add romaine, cheese, grilled veggies and ground pork and toss to mix well. Divide among individual bowls and crumble a handful of tortilla chips over the top.

Recipe adapted and image borrowed from "What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking"