Taco Salad
It doesn’t have to be Taco Tuesday to enjoy this zesty salad.
| Temperature: | Medium |
| Serving size: | 1 cup salad + 1 cup taco filling |
| Prep time: | 5 minutes |
| Cook time: | 10 minutes |
| Total time: | 15 minutes |
| Equipment: | Large bowl Skillet/frying pan Can opener |
| Utensils: | Wood spons or spatula |
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey, 93% lean
1 onion, chopped small
1/2 packet low-sodium taco seasoning OR 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 15 ounce can no salt added pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup salsa
4 cups salad greens, torn into small pieces
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, produce, and tops of cans.
2. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, onion and taco seasoning. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, break meat apart into small pieces. Cook thoroughly until meat is no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add beans and salsa to skillet and gently mix to incorporate and cook 3 to 4 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. While meat is cooking, place salad greens, tomatoes and green pepper in a mixing bowl and toss gently.
5. When ready to serve, spoon meat mixture over salad greens and top with shredded cheese.
Tips
- Leave taco meat on side until ready to serve.
Ingredients
What goes in Taco Salad?
