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.
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