My Son's Favorite Taco Salad
By
Dora Komaromi
@dkk1959
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I started making this taco salad using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and my son just loved it, so I kept it! It's quick to put together for those days when you want to eat NOW. And it's fairly inexpensive.
Ingredients
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1 lbground turkey or chicken
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1 smallonion, chopped fairly fine
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1 Tbspchili powder
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1 Tbsppaprika
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1 tspground cumin
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tsppepper
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1head iceberg lettuce, torn or cut into bite size pieces
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1/2 ptgrape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes cut in half
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1/2 creduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 can(s)black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 smallcan sliced black olives, drained
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·nacho cheese tortilla chips
How to Make My Son's Favorite Taco Salad
- Brown the ground turkey/chicken over medium-high heat in about 1T. of olive oil, or use non-stick cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; continue cooking, stirring frequently, until onion becomes tender and translucent.
- Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and coat meat evenly. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temp. (I put mine in the frig for about 15 minutes).
- Assemble salad: Put lettuce in a very large bowl, top with the meat, cheese, tomatoes, beans, olives. Toss to combine. Add whatever type of dressing you like (I like Ken's Steakhouse Fat-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette), or Salsa, and crumble the tortilla chips on top.
- I say it serves 2-6 people because if you're eating it as a main dish, it will fill up a HUGE plate for 2 people. All measurements are approximate and you can certainly add more of any ingredient if you like, or leave out anything you don't like. I prefer to use the grape tomatoes because you don't have to cut them, therefore if there are any leftovers, they won't make your salad soggy.
About My Son's Favorite Taco Salad
Course/Dish: Chicken Turkey Other Main Dishes Lettuce Salads Chicken Salads Other Salads Tacos & Burritos Salads
Main Ingredient: Turkey
Regional Style: Southwestern
