Taco Salad

Author Beachbody On Demand


 
Taco salads sound like a good choice, but they can have more than 1500 calories🙉 We gave the classic taco salad a makeover that's light, healthy, and tasty.
 

 

 
Course~Main Course
 

 
Cuisine~ Mexican
 

 

 
Prep Time 15 mins
 

 
Cook Time 19 mins
 

 
Total Time 34 mins
 

 
Servings 4 servings
 

 
Calories 370 kcal


 
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
 

 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
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.


 
Recipe Notes
 

 

 
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
 

 

 
Nutrition Facts:
 

 
Taco Salad
 

 
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
 

 
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 153
 

 
% Daily Value*
 

 
Total Fat 17g 26%
 

 
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
 

 
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
 

 
Sodium 453mg 19%
 

 
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%
 

 
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
 

 
Sugars 4g
 

 
Protein 27g 54%
 

 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Not familiar with Portion Fix? Find out how Portion Fix can make losing weight simple.

Like healthy recipe videos? Check out FIXATE for tasty tips!

Container Equivalents

1½ Green

1 Red

1 Yellow

½ Blue

½ tsp.

    0