This was delicious. And easy. And healthy. A triple threat. Plus, it's very versatile. You can use whatever type of meat, lettuce, or toppings you want. But ground turkey is healthy and has a light flavor that is really nice in the salad.
I made my own taco seasoning and guacamole, and they were perfect on the salad. I also roasted corn on the cob, and it turned out sweet and salty and delicious. Yum.
TACO SEASONING
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Put all ingredients in a plastic sandwich bag and shake until combined.
GUACAMOLE
2 avocado
1 lime
sea salt to taste
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 T white onion, diced
1 T sour cream
dash of hot sauce
optional: cilantro
Mash avocado with the bottom of a plastic cup, leaving in some larger chunks. Squeeze in lime juice and give it a little stir. Mince garlic or put it through a garlic press. Add to avocado mixture, along with onion. Add sour cream and hot sauce. Grind in a bit of sea salt and stir together.
TACO SALAD
1 recipe for taco seasoning
2 lbs ground turkey
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 T olive oil
5 corn cobs with husks on
2 tomatoes
1 bunch green onions
1 can black beans
1 recipe for guacamole
low-fat cheddar cheese
Doritos
1 big package spring mix lettuce
optional- dressing of your choice (I drizzled my salad with Jalapeno Ranch and it was perfect)
Place corn (with husks still on) in the oven and bake at 350 for 35 minutes. When they're done, peel husks off and cut corn off the cob; I place the cob in the hole of a bundt pan and slice downwards.
Put olive oil in large skillet and add ground turkey, onion, red pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook on medium-high heat until browned, stirring consistently. Remove from heat and drain grease of necessary.
Chop up green onions, dice tomatoes, and drain black beans. Place all toppings in their own bowls.
Place lettuce in a bowl. Top with turkey, corn, tomatoes, black beans, a few crushed Doritos, a bit of cheese, guacamole, green onions, and dressing if desired. Enjoy.
Yields 8 servings.
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
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