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the best healthy taco salad

smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

When you want a taco salad, but want it to be as healthy as possible, this is it!

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For the best healthy taco salad

  • 1/2 c
    ready made salsa
  • 2 Tbsp
    light sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    canola oil
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 8 oz
    ground turkey breast
  • 1
    plum tomato, diced
  • 1/2 c
    black beans, drained
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 4 c
    shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 c
    reduced-fat, shredded mexican style cheese

How To Make the best healthy taco salad

  • 1
    In lg bowl, stir together salsa and sour cream, set aside. Heat oil in lg skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook 2 mins.
  • 2
    Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Add tomatoes, beans, cumin, and chili powder. Cook 2 mins, stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp salsa mix.
  • 3
    Add lettuce to remaining salsa mix, toss to coat. Divide lettuce between 2 plates. Top w/ turkey mix. Sprinkle w/ cheese.
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