Taco Salad Recipe with Ground Turkey

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

taco seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat options cut calories, while Monterey Jack is often less expensive.

Cook ground turkey over medium heat until browned and cooked through.

Add seasoning to the cooked turkey and stir well to combine.

Bake taco shells at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Chop Iceberg lettuce and add to a large bowl.

Chop tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Seed and chop avocados and add to the bowl.

Add shredded cheese to the salad mixture.

Serve with taco sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens