Turkey Taco Layered Salads Recipes

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TURKEY TACO SALAD



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This is a low fat, low calorie ground turkey taco salad. If you have leftover cooked turkey on hand simply chop it up. You'll need about 3 cups.

Provided by Sheryl Barney

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced dill pickles
½ cup sliced black olives
2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¾ cup taco sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) package low-fat baked tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place turkey in a large deep skillet, season with garlic salt and cook over medium high heat until fully cooked. Crumble and set aside to cool.
  • Mix together the turkey, lettuce, green onions, kidney beans, cheese, pickles and olives.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar and taco sauce.
  • Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate. Before serving, mix in 2 cups broken tortilla chips. Garnish with whole chips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 979.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

TURKEY TACO SALAD



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I discovered this taco salad while I was on a health kick. My husband and I love it now. When I served it at a family birthday party, everyone eagerly asked for the recipe. -Angela Matson, Amboy, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces ground turkey
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups torn romaine
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, peppers, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Stir in salsa, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through., Divide romaine among four plates. Top with turkey mixture; sprinkle with cilantro and toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY TACO LAYERED SALADS



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Pile on the turkey and veggies for individual layered salads.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup French dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
6 cups torn lettuce
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
2 cups broken tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
  • For each salad, use a 4- to 5-cup container. In each container, layer ingredients in this order: 1 1/2 cups lettuce, 1 tablespoon onions, 1/2 cup turkey, 1/4 cup corn, 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/4 cup dressing and 1/2 cup cheese. Place small piece of waxed paper over each salad; sprinkle 1/2 cup chips on waxed paper. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours or salads can be tossed and served immediately.
  • To serve, remove waxed paper; toss salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Salad, Sodium 1490 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g

LAYERED TACO SALAD



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I invented this taco salad to make my kids happy. Make it with ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken and it's equally good. -Betty Nickels, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice
6 ounces baked tortilla chips (about 70 chips)
12 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 large sweet yellow or red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef; stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix salsa and lime juice., Arrange tortilla chips on a serving platter; layer with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, yellow pepper, beef mixture, onion, salsa mixture and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TASTY LAYERED TACO SALAD



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My colorful and attractive salad looks very appealing when layered in a trifle dish. It can be used as a main dish or side. I've even served it at potlucks. -Elissa Dougherty, Babylon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups sour cream
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

TURKEY TACO SALAD



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You can substitute ground beef for the ground turkey in this family-friendly, taco-inspired bowl recipe. To make a vegetarian salad, leave out the meat and add your favorite canned beans in step two instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 pound ground turkey
1 small zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
1 1/2 cups prepared green salsa
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (about 4 ounces) shredded cheese, such as white cheddar or Monterey Jack

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add turkey; cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, bell pepper, and 1 cup salsa; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and ground pepper. Transfer to a plate, and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss lettuce with tortilla chips, tomatoes, and remaining 1/2 cup salsa and 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to serving plates, and top with turkey mixture and cheese.

LAYERED TACO SALAD



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Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

Categories     Salad     Bean     Beef     Cheese     Leafy Green     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Ground Beef     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

For dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
For beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles (including seeds), finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For salad
1 (1/2-lb) firm-ripe California avocado
1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced (8 cups)
1 large tomato (1/2 lb), chopped
1/4 lb coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15- to 19-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6-oz) can sliced pitted California black olives, drained
Accompaniment: tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Cook beef:
  • Cook onion, garlic, chiles to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is well softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from skillet.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.

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