This delicious Turkey Taco Salad is perfect to meal prep, to make ahead for lunch for the week!

INGREDIENTS:

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup jarred mild salsa
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lime

Meat:

  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons bell pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 ounces canned tomato sauce (1/2 can)

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 4 lime wedges, for serving
  • (optional) greek yogurt or sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
  2. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
  3. Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover.
  4. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  5. Divide the meat equally between the 4 meal prep containers.
  6. Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking, make the dressing: combine the salsa, olive oil and lime juice; transfer to 4 small containers.
  7. Divide the lettuce in 4 ziplock bags.
  8. Divide pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, if using and cheese in small containers. Cover and refrigerate.
  9. To serve, remove the lettuce and containers, heat the meat then make a salad by placing the lettuce in a bowl or plate.
  10. Top with the meat, pico de gallo, cheese and finish with dressing.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 salad

  • Amount Per Serving:
  • Freestyle Points: 7
  • Points +: 8
  • Calories: 312 calories
  • Total Fat: 17.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Cholesterol: 92.5mg
  • Sodium: 905mg
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 5.5g
  • Protein: 28.5g

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