Skinny Taco Salad - Meal Prep
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!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
Meat:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, diced
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp salt, more or less, to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, more or less, to taste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper, optional *WILL add heat!
- 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 1/2 tsp minced
- 2 tbsp salsa, your favorite salsa
- 1/3 cup no salt added tomato sauce
Sides:
- 8 cups chopped romaine
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite salsa
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo, store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, or sub sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded 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.
- Remove and divide the meat and sides into four separate meal prep containers, sandwich bags, and dressing containers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9400IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2.6mg