Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe

4 servings
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.

Ingredients

  • jarred mild salsa
    ½ c
  • extra virgin olive oil
    4 tsp
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 93% ground turkey
    1 lb
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • cumin
    1 tsp
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • chili powder
    ½ tsp
  • paprika
    ½ tsp
  • oregano
    ½ tsp
  • onion

    minced

    ½ small
  • bell pepper

    minced

    2 tbsp
  • water
    ½ c
  • canned tomato sauce

    1/2 can

    4 oz
  • romaine lettuce
    6 c
  • pico de gallo
    1 c
  • cheddar
    ½ c
  • lime wedges
    4
  • greek yogurt or sour cream
  • guacamole

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.

  2. 2

    When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Divide the meat equally between the 4 meal prep containers.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking, make the dressing: combine the salsa, olive oil and lime juice.

To serve right away:

  1. 1

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

For meal prep:

  1. 1

    Divide the lettuce in 4 ziplock bags. Transfer dressing to 4 small containers.

  2. 2

    Divide pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, if using and cheese in small containers. Cover and refrigerate.

  3. 3

    To serve, remove the lettuce and containers, heat the meat then make a salad by placing the lettuce in a bowl or plate.

  4. 4

    Top with the meat, pico de gallo, cheese and finish with dressing.

Taco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe

30 min4 servings313 cal

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