yes you can eat the bowl taco salad

San Jacinto, CA
Updated on Nov 15, 2011

I was shocked when I looked up the nutritional facts of my go to taco salad that I had been eating for years...who knew??? So I decided to use my new found knowledge and re-make it into my very first Yummy Low Points Food.

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yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup beans, refried, low-fat
  • 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 ounces ground turkey, lean
  • 1 - tortilla shell, flour - no lard, low carb
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin, divided
  • 2 cups lettuce, iceburg, shredded
  • 1/2 cup salsa, chunky
  • 1 teaspoon sour cream, fat-free
  • - green onion, chopped for garnish
  • 2 - black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup onion, brown, diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato, romane, diced
  • - taco seasoning mix - just a pinch :)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, fresh, minced
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - garlic powder with parsley - just a pinch

How To Make yes you can eat the bowl taco salad

  • Step 1
    In order to keep this low point/cal. You truly must measure all the ingredients. In a pan over medium heat. Add 2tbls of olive oil, garlic and the diced brown onion. Cook until onions are tendar. Stir frequently.
  • Step 2
    Once the onions have cooked down, add the raw ground turkey. Season with taco season,garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste. Cook until brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Rub the flour tortilla with 2tbls of olive oil. Ensure you cover the entire shell booth sides. Select a small oven safe bowl. Place the bowl on a cookie sheet and drape the tortilla over the bowl. Bake the tortilla at 350F for approx. 10-12mins. Note: cooking time varies so keep an eye on it. You want the tortilla to be brown and crisp.
  • Step 4
    Heat the refried beans in the microwave.
  • Step 5
    Assembly - there is no right or wrong way to assemble your taco salad. However, this is how I assemble mine. In the center of your crip taco shell: Add: the refried beans - spread it around as if you are making a sandwhich; next is the ground turkey, then the shredded lettuce; cover the lettuce with your salsa; next sprinkle the cheese and diced tomato; place the sour cream right on top. Place the sliced olives on top of the sour cream. Last with the green onions...there you have it.. A very yummy taco salad that you can actually eat the bowl and not feel guilty about it :)

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