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Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe

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This taco salad is a winner! It’s light and flavorful, making it perfect for a low-carb dinner. But the real beauty? It’s fantastic for meal prep too!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the Meat:

  • 1 lb ground turkey (or lean ground beef/chicken)
  • 1 tsp each: garlic powder, cumin, kosher salt, chili powder, paprika, oregano
  • ½ small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ can (4 oz) tomato sauce

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Optional toppings: Greek yogurt/sour cream, guacamole

Dressing:

  • ½ cup jarred mild salsa
  • 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lime

Instructions

  1. Cook the Meat: Brown the turkey in a large skillet, breaking it up. Add seasonings (garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, oregano), onion, pepper, water, and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Divide meat into 4 meal prep containers.
  2. Make the Dressing: While the meat simmers, combine salsa, olive oil, and lime juice in a separate bowl. Divide dressing into 4 small containers. For Immediate Serving:
  3. Divide lettuce into 4 bowls. Top with meat, pico de gallo, cheese, and dressing. Enjoy! For Meal Prep:
  4. Divide lettuce into 4 ziplock bags. Store pico de gallo, cheese, and optional yogurt/sour cream in separate containers. Refrigerate. To Serve Later:
  5. Take out lettuce, meat (heat in a pan), pico de gallo, cheese, and dressing. Assemble salad with lettuce, meat, toppings, and dressing.
  • Author: Mekar Official
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 313 kcal
  • Sugar: 5.5 g
  • Sodium: 917.5 mg
  • Fat: 17.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 28.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 92.5 mg