This quick turkey taco salad is a perfect meal for busy weeknights. It's packed with flavor from seasoned ground turkey, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This healthy and satisfying salad is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, olives, cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooked turkey on top of the salad mixture.
- Top the salad with avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve the turkey taco salad with tortilla chips on the side.
Interesting Facts
Ground turkey is a lean and healthy alternative to ground beef.
This salad is customizable – feel free to add your favorite toppings!
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.