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Turkey Taco Salad

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This Turkey Taco Salad brings all your favorite taco flavors into a fresh, healthy salad. With seasoned ground turkey, vibrant veggies, and a creamy salsa dressing, this dish is perfect for warm weather and is easy to make. Filling yet light, it’s a great choice for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a refreshing summer meal that the whole family will love.

  • Author: Chef Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 servings
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: mexican

Ingredients

For the Turkey:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 small red onion, diced

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

2 tablespoons taco seasoning (see notes for homemade)

1/2 cup jarred salsa

For the Creamy Salsa Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Vegenaise, or low-fat sour cream)

1/3 cup jarred salsa

1 lime, juiced

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

2 teaspoons Tajín (optional – see notes)

For the Salad:

1 large head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

1–2 small tomatoes, diced (or 2 cups cherry tomatoes)

1/2 small red onion, finely diced

1 14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

½ cup grated cheddar cheese or feta

2 ears of corn, shucked (see notes)

2 avocados, diced, or mashed for guacamole (see notes)

Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (optional)

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened. Add ground turkey, cooking until browned and fully cooked. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey, stir, and mix in salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding water if the mixture is too dry.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise (or sour cream), salsa, lime juice, salt, and Tajín (if using). Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Prepare the Salad: In a large serving bowl, layer the romaine lettuce. Top with turkey, diced tomatoes, red onion, black beans, cheese, corn kernels, and avocado (or guacamole). Drizzle with the creamy salsa dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  4. Serve: Serve with lime wedges on the side and extra dressing if desired.

Notes

  • Homemade Taco Seasoning: For a personalized touch, make your own taco seasoning with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper (recipe included in the notes).
  • Grilled Corn: Grill the corn for a smoky flavor. Grill on high heat for 7 minutes, rotating until charred. Then slice off the kernels.
  • Guacamole: Instead of diced avocado, make guacamole by mashing with lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt.
  • Spicy Option: Add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the turkey or dressing for extra heat.

Find it online: https://cookingwithsarah.com/turkey-taco-salad/