Taco Salad

Time to give the classic taco salad a makeover!  The ground turkey and fresh veggies make this version lower calorie, much healthier, and a great addition to your #TacoTuesday menu!

Total Time: 34 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 19 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning Blend (or packaged low-sodium taco seasoning)
¼ cup water
Nonstick cooking spray
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
½ medium ripe avocado
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 dash garlic powder
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
6 cups shredded lettuce
4 medium tomatoes, chopped

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
3. Add taco seasoning and water; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until most water has evaporated. Remove from heat. Set aside.
4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet pan over medium high heat. Lightly coat skillet with spray. Add tortilla strips; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
5. Mash avocado in a small bowl with a fork.
6. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt (if desired); mix well.
7. Divide lettuce evenly between four serving bowls. Top with turkey mixture, tomatoes, avocado mixture, and tortilla strips; serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 370
Total Fat: 17 grams
Total Carbohydrates: 31 grams
Total Protein: 27 grams

***Recipe adapted from the Team Beachbody Blog.***

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Taco Salad

Time to give the classic taco salad a makeover! The ground turkey and fresh veggies make this version lower calorie, much healthier, and a great addition to your #TacoTuesday menu!

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

19 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 8 6-inch corn tortillas cut into strips
• 1/2 medium ripe avocado
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 dash garlic powder
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) to taste
• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 4 medium tomatoes chopped

Course Main Dish Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 19 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 Tbsp taco seasoning 1/4 cup water Nonstick cooking spray 8 6-inch corn tortillas cut into strips 1/2 medium ripe avocado 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 dash garlic powder Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) to taste 6 cups shredded lettuce 4 medium tomatoes chopped

Instructions

1. 1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. 2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
3. 3. Add taco seasoning and water; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until most water has evaporated. Remove from heat. Set aside.
4. 4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet pan over medium high heat. Lightly coat skillet with spray. Add tortilla strips; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
5. 5. Mash avocado in a small bowl with a fork.
6. 6. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt (if desired); mix well.
7. 7. Divide lettuce evenly between four serving bowls. Top with turkey mixture, tomatoes, avocado mixture, and tortilla strips; serve immediately.

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