Turkey Taco Salad
A bright, refreshing twist on traditional taco night, this Turkey Taco Salad is filled with lean turkey, fresh vegetables, and topped with creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
- Optional: sour cream, cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add the taco seasoning and a little water according to the packet instructions, and cook until heated through.
- Prep the salad base by combining chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese in a large bowl.
- Combine the cooked turkey with the salad ingredients and mix everything together for a delicious contrast.
- Add diced avocado and salsa on top of the mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side, and sprinkle optional toppings like sour cream or cilantro for extra flair.
Notes
For meal prep, cook the turkey in advance and assemble the salad just before serving. To keep ingredients crisp, store components separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://ameliasweets.com/2026/07/29/turkey-taco-salad-2/