8-Layer Taco Salad

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This gorgeous and colorful 8-layer taco salad recipe is made healthier by using ground turkey in place of beef, adding Greek yogurt and bumping up the amount of vegetables. Serve this salad in a clear glass bowl and you'll have an eye-catching party-worthy dinner or potluck side in just 30 minutes.

Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, about 1 2/3 cups each

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 avocado, pitted

  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 ½ cups crumbled unsalted tortilla chips

  • 1 cup prepared salsa

  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed

  • 5 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce

  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, mash avocado, yogurt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl with a fork until smooth.

  3. Transfer the turkey and any juice from the pan to a serving bowl. Layer chips, salsa, beans and lettuce over the turkey. Spread the avocado mixture over the lettuce. Top with cheese, then tomato.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
20g Fat
29g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 2/3 cups
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g 49%
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Vitamin A 4747IU 95%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 127mcg 32%
Sodium 665mg 29%
Calcium 160mg 12%
Iron 4mg 24%
Magnesium 69mg 16%
Potassium 810mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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