Healthy Taco Salad with Ground Turkey
Quick 30-minute healthy taco salad with ground turkey, fresh veggies, and light toppings. Perfect easy dinner or meal prep option with lean protein and nutritious ingredients.
Equipment
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
Ingredients
Turkey Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning mix 1 ounce
- 1/2 cup water
Salad Base & Toppings
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 can black beans 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium avocado diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup light sour cream for serving
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from about 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the turkey is no longer pink and is cooked through.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and coats the turkey.
- While the turkey cooks, assemble the salad bases by dividing the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four large bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the seasoned turkey, halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed black beans, thawed corn, shredded cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle each salad with a tablespoon of lime juice and add a dollop of sour cream just before serving.
Notes
Add mozzarella or feta for a cheesy twist. Let dough rise in a warm oven (off) for faster proofing.