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Taco Salad Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning Blend (see below) or packaged low-sodium taco seasoning
• ¼ cup water
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
• ½ medium ripe avocado
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 dash garlic powder
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped

Taco Seasoning Blend:
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. dried oregano

Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
3. Add taco seasoning and water; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until most water has evaporated. Remove from heat. Set aside.
4. Heat a medium nonstick skillet pan over medium high heat. Lightly coat skillet with spray. Add tortilla strips; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. Set aside.
5. Mash avocado in a small bowl with a fork.
6. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt (if desired); mix well.
7. Divide lettuce evenly between four serving bowls. Top with turkey mixture, tomatoes, avocado mixture, and tortilla strips; serve immediately.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
35 mins
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 153)
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

 

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