
Turkey Black Bean Taco Salad
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex

Turkey Black Bean Taco Salad
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A flavorful, loaded taco salad that's layered with crisp romaine lettuce, protein rich turkey and black beans, fresh juicy tomatoes, creamy cheddar, and it's finished with a delicious cilantro lime crema (or salsa crema). The perfect weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
Turkey and black bean filling
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 20 oz 93% lean ground turkey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ancho chili powder (or another 1 Tbsp regular)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Salad
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 5 oz tortilla chips, slightly crushed
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or a Mexican blend. Low fat is fine)
- 1 (10.5 oz) pkg. grape tomatoes, halved or 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- Optional - 1 avocado, diced and 1/3 cup chopped red onion
Salsa Crema
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 6 Tbsp bottled salsa, such as Pace Medium Chunky
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- For the turkey and black bean mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute 3 minutes then add garlic and turkey, season with salt and pepper then cook, tossing and breaking up turkey occasionally, until turkey has cooked through.
- Add in chicken broth, tomato paste, chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, coriander and paprika.
- Stir well to mix in tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in black beans and reduce heat to low, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes (you can add in 1 - 2 Tbsp more chicken broth if needed). Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
- For the salad: on dinner plates layer lettuce, chips, cooked turkey and black bean mixture, cheese, tomatoes, avocado and red onion.
- Spoon Cilantro-Lime Crema or Salsa Crema over salads. Serve immediately.
- For the salsa crema: In a small mixing bowl stir together sour cream, salsa and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Cilantro Lime Creme Recipe HERE (make that or salsa crema you won't need both). Nutrition listed in this recipe includes salsa crema.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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