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Crunchy Taco Salad with Spiced Ground Turkey
5 from 9 votes

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 764 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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:
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  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

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: 3 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 764

% 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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