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Nacho Taco Salad

These Nacho Taco Salad Bowls are so flavorful, easy to make, and are quite simply way better than your average taco salad. Why? Thanks to a blend of delicious seasonings in a convenient packet, creamy, cheesy queso, fresh, crisp toppings, and lean ground turkey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 381kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients

  • 3 cups lettuce
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 package fajita or taco seasoning
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 small lime
  • 1 cup tortilla chips optional
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup queso
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • fresh cilantro to taste
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or a coat with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. 
  • Cook ground turkey, queso, and fajita seasoning together until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • While the meat is cooking, prepare all fresh ingredients for your salad by chopping your lettuce and slicing your bell peppers, jalapeno, lime, and avocado. Have your shredded cheese, queso, and salsa verde ready to use.
  • Once your meat is done cooking, assemble all ingredients in a bowl starting with the lettuce. Add your fresh ingredients and top with lime juice, more queso, cilantro, and extra salsa verde. Enjoy with a fork or scoop with nachos!

Notes

This recipe is a great foundation to other Mexican dishes. So, if you aren't feeling taco bowls and want something a little heartier, try using these ingredients to make enchiladas, burritos, a quesadilla, an omelet or egg scramble, or even Mexican-style Sloppy Joes!
As you are cooking your meat, make sure you are constantly stirring it so it breaks apart and doesn't cook as one big chunk. Also, ensure your meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F so you know it's cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g