Quick Turkey Taco Salad

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This is a great, fast recipe for those nights that you have little time but want a balanced meal. Add beans or olives, if that is what you like. We can't find taco salad shells here, so if you have them where you are, try those. If you don't like raw onions, cook the onions with the ground turkey.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ½ pound ground turkey

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens and fresh herbs

  • 2 cups tortilla chips

  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup fresh salsa

  • 1 tablespoon sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; season with taco seasoning mix. Add green bell pepper; cook and stir until pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. Arrange salad greens onto 2 plates. Top greens with tortilla chips, cheese, and onion. Spoon turkey over the each salad. Top with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

541 Calories
27g Fat
40g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 1888mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 36g 71%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 378mg 29%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 961mg 20%

* 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.