Taco Salad

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.