Spiced Turkey Taco Salad With Avocado
A vibrant, protein-packed taco salad featuring spiced ground turkey and creamy avocado. Fresh romaine and a zesty salsa dressing make this a satisfying, low-carb favorite.
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
Time saver
Batch cook the spiced turkey meat; it keeps wonderfully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and makes throwing a quick lunch together effortless.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep head romaine lettuce (chopped), medium avocado (diced), cup black olives (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a light drizzle of olive oil…
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Heat a light drizzle of olive oil…
Heat a light drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break it apart as it cooks.
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Season the meat generously with chili powder
Season the meat generously with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 7 to 9 minutes until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly between…
Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly between two large salad bowls.
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Top each bed of greens with half…
Top each bed of greens with half of the seasoned turkey, diced avocado, and sliced black olives.
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Spoon the salsa over the bowls to…
Spoon the salsa over the bowls to serve as a flavorful dressing. Toss everything together just before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch cook the spiced turkey meat
Batch cook the spiced turkey meat; it keeps wonderfully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and makes throwing a quick lunch together effortless.
If your salsa is thick and…
If your salsa is thick and chunky, whisk it with a quick squeeze of fresh lime juice to thin it out into a more pourable dressing.
Don't be afraid to let the…
Don't be afraid to let the turkey sit undisturbed for a minute or two in the pan before stirring—this helps develop a savory crust for better texture.
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