Turkey and Black Bean Taco Salad

A colorful taco salad in a white bowl topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, shredded cheese, seasoned ground meat, chopped green onions, and a creamy dressing, with a lime wedge on the side.

No ratings yet

Turkey and Black Bean Taco Salad

A flavorful, loaded taco salad that’s layered with crisp romaine lettuce, protein rich turkey and black beans, fresh juicy tomatoes, Pepper Jack cheese, and it’s finished with a delicious Creamy Chipotle Dressing. It is the perfect weeknight dinner!

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, TexMex

Keyword: Black beans, Chipotle, Easy, Tomatoes, Turkey

Servings:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion minced
2 tablespoons chili powder I use Hot Mexican-style
4 medium garlic cloves minced
1 pound 93% ground turkey
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 hearts Romaine lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces about 8 cups
2.5 ounces Spring Mix greens half of container
2-4 medium plum tomatoes cored and chopped
1-2 avocados peeled, pitted and cut into bite-sized pieces
4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 scallions trimmed and thinly sliced
1 recipe Creamy Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Accompaniments

Lime wedges
Tortilla Chips

Instructions

Heat the oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and chili powder and cook until onion is softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add turkey and cook stirring often, until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add beans and stir to warm through. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside to cool slightly. (While turkey mixture cools, make the dressing.)
Toss together Romaine and mix greens with ½ cup dressing. Portion turkey mixture on top of salad and sprinkle with tomatoes, avocado, cheese, cilantro and scallions. Drizzle remaining dressing over top of salad or pass separately. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla strips. Enjoy!

Nutrition