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The Ultimate Turkey Taco Salad—loaded with veggies, ground turkey, black beans, and a cilantro-lime dressing—in a bowl served with fresh lime wedges.
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The Ultimate Turkey Taco Salad

A Weight Watchers Taco salad loaded with fresh veggies, protein, and a cilantro-lime dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: tex-mex
Keyword: The Ultimate Turkey Taco Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Ground Turkey

  • 300 g. raw turkey breast ground
  • 1 teaspoon of oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup of water 60 ml
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 16 g

For the Salad:

  • 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce 240 g
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes 150 g
  • ½ cup of corn kernels 85 g
  • ½ cup of sliced green onions 30 g
  • ½ cup of black beans 85 g
  • ½ cup of sliced red onions 75 g
  • ½ avocado diced (100 g)
  • 1 corn tortilla cut into strips and toasted

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice 45 ml
  • 1 tablespoon of honey 21 g
  • ¼ cup of fresh cilantro 10 g
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of pepper
  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon of oil 15 ml

Instructions

  • Preparing the Ground Turkey:
  • Cook the Meat: Add the 2 crushed garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Season the Meat: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the Tomato Paste and Water: Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and ¼ cup of water. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the mixture is well combined and the water has mostly evaporated. Set Aside: Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Preparing the Dressing:
  • Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, ¼ cup of chopped cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix Well: Ensure the dressing is well combined and set aside.
  • Assembling the Salad:
  • Prepare the Lettuce: On a large serving platter or in individual bowls, create a bed with 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce.
  • Add the Vegetables: Top the lettuce with 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of corn kernels, 1/2 cup of sliced green onions, 1/2 cup of black beans, and 1/2 cup of sliced red onions.
  • Add the Turkey: Evenly distribute the cooked ground turkey over the top of the salad.
  • Add the Avocado: Add ½ diced avocado.
  • Top with Tortilla Strips: Scatter the toasted corn tortilla strips over the salad.
  • Finishing Touches: Pour the lime cilantro dressing over the salad just before serving.

Notes

2 WW Points per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 283g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1898mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7.9g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.6mg