This ground turkey taco salad is the perfect 10-minute meal for busy weeknights—healthy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
If you’re short on time but still want a great recipe, this healthy turkey taco salad recipe is your answer. It’s quick to prepare, loaded with fresh ingredients, and packed with flavor. With simple ingredient amounts and short cooking times, this dish is ideal for one person or for feeding the family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (we like this mild taco seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 cups fresh lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup canned kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
- Additional topping ideas: sour cream, ranch dressing, taco sauce, tortilla chips, jalapeños, green onions, or salsa
How to Make Turkey Taco Salad Recipe
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until no longer pink.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- While the taco meat cooks, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and beans.
- Add the warm ground turkey on top of the salad mix.
- Drizzle with sour cream and/or ranch dressing, if using.
- Add optional toppings like crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors!
This ground turkey taco salad is totally customizable and is a great recipe for those watching their calories. You can also adapt it to fit a medically restrictive diet by omitting cheese, sour cream, or other ingredients as needed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy the next day for a quick lunch. Whether you’re counting calories or just trying to eat better, this dish fits the bill.
FAQs: Turkey Taco Salad Recipe
- Can I substitute beef for turkey in this recipe? Yes, but ground turkey is leaner and keeps this salad light and healthy.
- How long will leftovers keep? You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, but I’ve found that it’s hard to keep salads fresh for longer than a day or two. Keeping dressing separate will help keep it fresher for longer.
- Is this salad good for meal prep? Absolutely. Keep the meat, dressing, and veggies separate, then combine just before eating.
- Can I use black beans instead of kidney beans? Yes, or use both! They’re both rich in fiber and great in this salad.
- How spicy is the taco seasoning? Most packets are mild. Choose a hot version if you like more heat. I use a mild version for the kiddos.
- Is this recipe gluten-free? It can be—just check the taco seasoning and toppings to ensure they’re gluten-free.
- Can I skip the sour cream or ranch? Yes! The seasoned ground turkey meat is moist and flavorful enough to lightly dress the salad.
This super quick, super fresh recipe brings together flavor, ease, and health in one bowl! It’s sure to become a go-to for your busy weeknights, especially in the summertime!
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Easy 10-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning we like this mild taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 cups fresh lettuce chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup canned kidney beans or black beans drained and rinsed
- Additional topping ideas: sour cream ranch dressing, taco sauce, tortilla chips, jalapeños, green onions, or salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until no longer pink.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- While the taco meat cooks, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and beans.
- Add the warm ground turkey on top of the salad mix.
- Drizzle with sour cream and/or ranch dressing, if using.
- Add optional toppings like crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors!
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