Crunchy Taco Salad with Spiced Ground Turkey

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3 Servings

  • Calories

    764 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Crunchy Taco Salad with Spiced Ground Turkey

Recipe adapted and re-printed with permission from Penguin Random House. This crunchy taco salad is a delicious clean meal for everyday eating!

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Ingredients

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Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette:

  • 1 cup cilantro packed, stems and leaves
  • 1 clove garlic coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup lime juice 1 to 2 limes, fresh
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Spiced Ground Turkey:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper cored and chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Salad:

  • 4 cups red cabbage finely shredded
  • 4 cups romaine hearts chopped
  • 1 cup jicama julienned, peeled
  • 6 radish finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves lightly packed, fresh
  • 1 red Fresno chile thinly sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette:

  1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Puree on high until smooth and season with salt. Set aside.

Prepare the Spiced Ground Turkey:

  1. In a large heavy pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and bell pepper and sweat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add 1/3 cup of water, stir, and cook until turkey is completely cooked through and water has cooked off, 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat.

Prepare the Salad:

  1. Arrange the cabbage and romaine hearts on a large serving platter or individual plates. Top with the jicama, radishes, cilantro, and chile. Spoon the ground turkey on top and drizzle the salad with a generous amount of the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (of 3) Calories 764kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 50g (77%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 764 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 3)
Calories 764kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 50g 77%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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