Description
A vibrant and fresh take on taco salad featuring lean ground turkey, crisp lettuce, and a creamy avocado dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1/2 cup avocado dressing
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 cup jicama slaw
Instructions
- Layer the base: In a large mixing bowl, begin by layering the crisp lettuce.
- Cook the turkey: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and season with spices. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Assemble the salad: Add the cooked turkey on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle the cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the turkey.
- Add black beans: Layer rinsed black beans over the cheese.
- Drizzle dressings: Drizzle fresh salsa and avocado dressing over the top.
- Top it off: Add tortilla strips or jicama slaw for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately: Toss gently or keep layered for presentation.
Notes
Customize with toppings such as jalapeños, olives, or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco salad, healthy salad, ground turkey, easy recipe, Mexican food