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taco salad

Quick Turkey Taco Salad

A flavorful and healthy taco salad perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep lunches. This recipe uses lean ground turkey and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Taco Meat
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup water
Salad Components
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Optional Toppings
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • avocado, sliced
  • crushed tortilla chips
Lime Vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salsa

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the water to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. While the taco meat is cooking, prepare the lime vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, and salsa in a small bowl.
  6. To assemble the salads, divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four bowls.
  7. Top the lettuce with the prepared taco meat, pico de gallo, black beans, and corn.
  8. Drizzle with the lime vinaigrette and add any desired optional toppings such as shredded cheese, Greek yogurt, or avocado.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For meal prepping, store the taco meat, salad components, and dressing in separate containers. Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
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