Mexican-Spiced Black Bean and Turkey Salad
A vibrant, zesty cold turkey and black bean salad tossed with bell pepper, cilantro, and lime dressing. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for quick weekday lunch prep.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
45 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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.
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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
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
15 min
Cook
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Total
45 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Use leftover roasted turkey breast or poached chicken breast to cut down prep time to under 15 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the salad dressing base in a…
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Prepare the salad dressing base in a…
Prepare the salad dressing base in a small bowl by combining extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk with a fork until smooth and emulsified.
Look for: smooth and emulsified
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Place the cooked
Place the cooked, cooled diced turkey breast, drained black beans, finely diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro into a large mixing bowl.
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Pour the prepared lime dressing over the…
Pour the prepared lime dressing over the turkey mixture. Stir thoroughly using a large spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Look for: all ingredients are evenly coated
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Divide the salad into 3 airtight meal…
Divide the salad into 3 airtight meal prep containers. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors fuse together.
Allow: 30 minutes
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Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days
Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days. Serve cold directly from the container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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