Description
This Ground Turkey Taco Salad is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 4 Tablespoons)
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 3/4 cup cashews (soaked in hot water for 30 minutes)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium avocado (sliced)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Brown the ground turkey until it is cooked through.
- Add the packet of taco seasoning to the ground turkey with 1/4 cup water.
- Stir well, turn to low, and let the turkey simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Meanwhile, add the dressing ingredients to a blender.
- Blend in blender until smooth, adding more water as needed to thin to the consistency of a creamy dressing.
- To a large bowl, add the chopped romaine, beans, tomatoes, corn, and turkey.
- Drizzle the salad with as much or as little dressing as desired. Toss to mix.
- Serve in individual bowls and top with the avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with additional toppings such as cheese or salsa.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with a protein of your choice such as lentils or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg