The trifecta of T – turkey, taco and Tuesday. The perfect pick me up to a regular boring Taco Tuesday!
Dressing Options
For me it’s all about a Lime Avocado Crema Dressing. simple light and easy to make. Other great options are a chlie flavored ranch dressing, salsa or even just simple sour cream with a squirt of lime. The possibilities are unlimited.
Can I Substitute Out the Ground Turkey?
YEP! This is a very flexible salad that works well with pork, chicken, beef and even tofu. Don’t be afraid to experiment with what you have on hand.
Add-ins and Substitutions
Taco salads are flexible and highly customizable to whatever you have on hand.
- Perfectly Pickled Red Onions
- Corn chips – for some crunch
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Cowboy candy (aka pickled jalapeños)
- Avocado slices
- Green onions
- Sour Cream
- Cheese (Cotija is my favorite)
- Bell peppers (any color)
Ingredients
Creamy Avocado Dressing
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup water add less if you like a thicker dressing
Taco Seasoned Turkey
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 taco seasoning packet my kids preferred the store bought
Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño optional
- 2 oz. shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing first so the flavors have time to blend. Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Add the avocado to a food processor or blender along with the sour cream, garlic (minced), salt, lime juice, cilantro, and water. Purée until smooth. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
- Next, cook the taco seasoned turkey. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into pieces as you stir. When it’s about half-way cooked, add the taco seasoning and continue to stir and cook until the turkey is cooked through.
- Thaw the frozen corn (I use the microwave). Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, rinse and drain the black beans, slice the grape tomatoes in half, slice the jalapeño, and shred the cheddar cheese.
- To build the salad, lay a bed of the chopped lettuce in each bowl, top with beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, seasoned turkey, and a few slices of jalapeño. Drizzle the creamy avocado dressing over top and enjoy!
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