5 from 6 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
283 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely minced, fresh
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 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)
- black pepper if needed
- salt if needed
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (about 7 ounces)
- 1 cup red onion finely diced (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 5 ounces corn drained, canned
- 8 ounces cherry tomato quartered
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
- In a bowl or jar, add the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic, and water.
- Stir well to combine.
- Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
Cook the Turkey:
- 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.
- 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:
- In a large bowl, add the Romaine lettuce, cooked seasoned turkey, red onion, drained corn, and cherry tomatoes.
- Pour over about one-fourth of the dressing. Toss well to coat all ingredients.
- 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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% 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.