Turkey Taco Salad



Ingredients:

For the meat...

   1 pound ground turkey

   Taco Seasoning (You can use the packets but they are LOADED with sodium and gross stuff.

   I actually make it myself, see below)

   1 can black beans

   1 can diced tomatoes (optional- I use sometimes)

 

For the salad...

   Romaine lettuce (appx 1 head per person)

   Tomatoes

   Cucumbers

   Black olives

   Red onion

   Salsa (I use Pace Picante, medium)

 

For the "taco"...

   Reduced fat shredded cheddar

   Avocado (optional- but highly recommended for texture and to cool it a little)

   Sour Cream (optional- I use sometimes)

   Crushed Tortilla chips (optional- I use sometimes)

 

Directions:

Brown turkey in pan. When cooked, add taco seasoning and a little water. Stir to coat. Add black beans (and optional diced tomatoes). Heat through.

 

Combine salad ingredients on plates.

 

Top with meat and "taco" ingredients.

 

Recipe courtesy of... Me!

 

I love love LOVE Turkey Taco Salad (usually on Tuesdays!) -- tonight it had to happen on a Monday. The salad can obviously be changed to your liking. Personally I am fundamentally against the pre-made taco seasoning packets. They are loaded with sodium, and all sorts of processed junk. I make the seasoning myself... I got this spice combination years ago online somehwere - it tastes better, I promise!!

 

BONUS RECIPE - My homemade taco seasoning

1 Tbl chili powder

1/4 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano

1/2 tsp paprika

1-1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp each of salt and pepper (I definitely don't use this much of either)

 

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