Dana's Taco Salad

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This is my health-oriented twist to my Aunt Linda's recipe. Lentils add fiber and protein without fat and without compromising the taste! For additional texture, sprinkle in some crushed corn chips.

Submitted by Dana Lawson
Published on February 26, 2020
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup dry lentils

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ pound ground turkey

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • ⅓ cup Catalina salad dressing

Directions

  1. Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.

  2. Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.

  3. Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

584 Calories
31g Fat
56g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 584
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 2057mg 89%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 20g 71%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 183mg 14%
Iron 9mg 48%
Potassium 849mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.