Skinny Taco Salad - comes together quickly and easily, all in one pan. Great low-carb, high protein light lunch option or to make ahead for meal prep!
Course Main Course, Meal Prep, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Meal Prep, Salad, Skinny Taco Salad
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 265kcal
Author Samantha Buckner
Ingredients
Meat:
1tbspolive oil
1smallyellow onion, diced
1/2bell pepper, any color, diced
1lb93% lean ground turkey
1/2tspsalt, more or less, to taste
1/4tspblack pepper, more or less, to taste
1tspground cumin
1/2tspchili powder
1/2tspsmoked paprika
1/2tspdried oregano
1/4tspcayenne red pepper, optional *WILL add heat!
3clovesgarlic, minced - 1 1/2 tsp minced
2tbspsalsa, your favorite salsa
1/3cupno salt added tomato sauce
Sides:
8cupschopped romaine
1/2cupsalsa, your favorite salsa
1/2cuppico de gallo, store-bought or homemade
1/2cupplain greek yogurt, or sub sour cream
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese, or mexican blend
Garnishment:
lime wedges
freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
Place a large nonstick pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once heated, add the onions and peppers. Sauté 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once it is halfway cooked, add the seasonings, stir well and cook until browned.
Add in salsa and tomato sauce, stirring well to fully incorporate. Lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes.