Healthy Recipes Healthy Salad Recipes 8-Layer Taco Salad 4.4 (5) 5 Reviews 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. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, about 1 2/3 cups each Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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 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. Meanwhile, mash avocado, yogurt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl with a fork until smooth. 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 383 Calories 20g Fat 29g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved