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.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthProtein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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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
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Instructions
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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.
Look for: the turkey is fully browned and cooked through
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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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