Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    283 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Taco Tuesdays take a healthy turn with Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing. Easy to make with fresh, light flavor!

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Ingredients

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For the Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely minced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the Salad:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 ounces taco seasoning (1 packet, or 2 tablespoons)
  • salt and pepper if needed
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (about 7 ounces)
  • 1 cup red onion finely diced (about 1/2 medium onion)
  • 5 ounces canned corn drained
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1 avocado sliced
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Instructions

Make the Dressing:

  1. In a bowl or jar, add the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, and water.
  2. Stir well to combine.
  3. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Cook the Turkey:

  1. Place the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink and is cooked through.
  2. Add the taco seasoning to the cooked turkey in the skillet. Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper if needed. Set the mixture aside to cool briefly.

Assemble the Salad:

  1. In a large bowl, add the Romaine lettuce, cooked seasoned turkey, red onion, drained corn, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Pour over about one-fourth of the dressing. Toss well to coat all ingredients.
  3. Top salad with tortilla strips, avocado slices, and additional dressing.

Notes

  • To Make Ahead:
  • To make the recipe in advance, cook the turkey and keep it in one container, mix the vegetables and keep them in a separate container, and mix up the dressing and keep it separately, too. Assemble the salad with its dressing only when ready to serve. This will help the salad to stay crispy and fresh longer.
  • To Store and Reheat:
  • All ingredients can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The cooked turkey can be rewarmed in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 1505mg (63%) Potassium 802mg (23%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 10693IU (214%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 1505mg 63%
Potassium 802mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 10693IU 214%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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