Description
A fresh and nutritious taco salad packed with vegetables, lean protein, and flavorful spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water as directed on the packet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Top with cooked turkey mixture.
- Add cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa, and tortilla chips if using.
- Squeeze lime wedges over the salad before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or chicken instead of turkey if preferred.
- For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
