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Taco Salad Recipe

4.99 from 50 votes

A quick and easy taco salad made with ground beef or turkey, served over crisp lettuce and topped with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and a zesty taco salad dressing.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dressing:

1/2 cup jarred mild salsa
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lime

Meat:

1 lb 93% ground turkey (or lean ground beef or ground chicken)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 small onion (minced)
2 tablespoons bell pepper (minced)
1/2 cup water
4 ounces canned tomato sauce (1/2 can)

For the Salad:

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
4 lime wedges (for serving)
greek yogurt or sour cream (optional for topping)
guacamole (optional for topping)

Instructions

Brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
Divide the meat equally between the 4 meal prep containers.
Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking, make the dressing: combine the salsa, olive oil and lime juice.

To Serve Right Away:

Divide the lettuce in 4 bowls, then divide the remaining ingredients on top. Finish with dressing and enjoy.

For Meal Prep:

Divide the lettuce in 4 ziplock bags. Transfer dressing to 4 small containers.
Divide pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, if using and cheese in small containers. Cover and refrigerate.
To serve, remove the lettuce and containers, heat the meat then make a salad by placing the lettuce in a bowl or plate.
Top with the meat, pico de gallo, cheese and finish with dressing.

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Nutrition

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

- WW Points: 4

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