Turkey Taco Salad

Turkey Taco Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 272.6
  • Total Fat: 9.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.4 mg
  • Sodium: 478.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

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Introduction

This healthier taco salad uses a salt-free taco seasoning, plus plenty of dark leafy greens. This healthier taco salad uses a salt-free taco seasoning, plus plenty of dark leafy greens.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8 ounces ground turkey breast
    1 teaspoon Chef Meg's Taco Seasoning
    6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
    1 cup red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    1 onion, chopped
    1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
    2 ounces tortilla chips
    1/2 cup salsa

    Optional toppings:
    Greek yogurt
    Diced avocado
    Chopped black olives
    Bell peppers

Tips

Vegetarian? Ditch the turkey and boost the beans.
Don't want chips? Leave them out.
Top with anything you like!


Directions

Brown turkey and add the taco seasoning.
Divide the lettuce, beans, and onion among four large bowls, then top with the turkey and cheese.
Crush the tortilla chips and add to the top of the salads, or serve on the side.
Add salsa, top with additional ingredients as desired (nutrition info not calculated) and enjoy!

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    29 of 39 people found this review helpful
    As I read the comments I felt saddened..if you don't like the recipe..please don't bash the poster..! I am sure , like all of us, our feelings are tender..find positive input and suggestions.. life is too short to criticize something not intended to hurt. Thanks 4 posting..great ideas for me to use! - 6/15/12


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I used Garbanzo beans instead of Kidney Beans. Very refreshing and light. We love it. - 6/10/12


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    Bad
    10 of 24 people found this review helpful
    Tried turkey in it and didn't care for it at all. However, lean hamburger or chicken breast is something that we love in our taco salads. The red kidney beans are awesome in it! Rating based on the turkey part of the recipe. - 6/10/12


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    Very Good
    8 of 10 people found this review helpful
    This was great, but I made a few alterations. I used black beans, instead of kidney (which are not my favorite), and sauted the bell peppers and onions. As additional toppings, I had lowfat yogurt, and avocado- yum. I think you could have done without turkey, and it still would have been delish. - 8/21/12


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Make w/Chef Meg's Taco seasoning, or just use chili powder. Can sub black beans for kidney beans. Can sub buffalo meat for turkey. - 7/18/14


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Just loved it! I put the portions, layered in a mason jar. Now I have my vacuum sealed salad in a jar. Thank you SP STEPF for this great meal. - 11/5/13


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    Good
    2 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I made this and liked it, BUT it sure would have been nice to have all the ingredients for the recipe listed in the recipe so it would have been easier to just follow the recipe. Wish she had thought about that so i didn't have to rewrite it. - 6/10/12


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    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    sounds good and a change from using hamburger. i would try this - 6/10/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I followed the directions exactly and thought it was great! Then I read the comments...lots of different ways to make with different meats, veggies, toppings. This is definitely a keeper! - 8/4/13


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My mouth is watering! I'll need to use some other beans though - black-eyed sounds good, or navy beans. My stomach can cope with these, but not kidney beans.
    It just sounds like a great idea.
    - 6/10/13


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great reminder for my empty nest one person household. Preparation size can be easily modified for one or two. For years, I used this form of recipe (varied the protein as I felt the urge or what type was in the refrigerator/pantry). It is a quick meal that the family loved and nutritious. - 6/10/13


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    You can make it vegetarian by using Morningstar's already made frozen TVP. I do it all the time. - 6/11/12


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    Good
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    a great way to use up turkey - 6/10/12


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    I love this recipe. I use turkey a lot and love it. - 1/19/21


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    Incredible!
    Terrific - 9/24/20


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    Sounds good. - 8/30/20


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    thanks - 7/28/20


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    Good - 7/1/20


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    Sounds delicious. Thanks - 6/17/20


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    Incredible!
    Yum! - 4/3/20


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    delicious! - 11/26/19


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 11/19/19


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    Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. - 8/18/19


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    Very good. - 7/29/19


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    I substituted black beans for the turkey and cooked everything. I like warm food. - 2/27/19


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    good basic recipe to do lots to - 9/4/18


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    Never had taco turkey salad - 5/2/17


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    Very Good
    I thought it was real good added chili powder to meat instead of taco seasonining and used beef and left off cheese boyfriend did not eat beans or meat so probably will not make again - 6/4/14


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    Very Good
    Very good--thanks for sharing this one! I choose not to use the chips but great idea to remind people that these can be good if you like them! - 6/3/14


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    This was really good. We used black beans instead of kidney beans. We also used sour cream just because we were out of yogurt. We will have this again. - 4/28/14


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    I have been doing this for years and make my own taco seasoning soI don't get starch and artificial junk in packaged season. I add black beans to the meat. My fam loves it. We also use it for tacos in whole wheat wraps. If too bland add chopped onion & jalapeno pepper or some salsa when cooking it. - 6/22/13


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    This is almost identical to the taco salad I make that everyone asks for. The only difference: I don't use salsa for a dressing, I use fat free catalina dressing, and nobody knows it's fat free. - 6/14/13


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    Instead of turkey, you could use chicken for a change-up. - 6/10/13


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    I can't wait to try this salad. It sounds healthy. I like how she gives tips and optional toppings. Mahalo - 6/10/13


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I rated this good for the concept. I feel like you can sub the ingredients and season as you like, the idea is to eat a more healthy taco salad. there are very lean ground beefs, or bison that you can use. Switch out beans for black or chili beans,
    design this to suit your tastes.
    - 6/10/13


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I will try this but without the beans. Look good. - 6/10/13


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I think this 7 nights salads recipes is a great idea! Cause it's soo hot out. PPl don't feel like cooking. Like me so I will definitely try some of these recipes out.
    - 6/18/12


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    0 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Hey GCARMRNC...Fats and salts are bad for high blood pressure!! - 6/11/12