
Turkey Taco Salad Recipe
Turkey taco salad provides low-fat, low-calorie alternatives using ground turkey, with options to use leftover cooked turkey for convenient, healthy meal preparation that doesn't sacrifice flavor. This nutritious approach demonstrates how lean proteins can create satisfying taco salads while the leftover turkey option provides meal planning efficiency. The healthy alternative proves that conscious eating doesn't require compromising taste or satisfaction.

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.
Ingredients
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
Directions
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 (per serving)
343 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 343 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
Sodium 980mg | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 17g | 35% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 219mg | 17% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 226mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.