Chipotle Turkey Taco Salad

Spice up your mealtime with this bold and flavorful Chipotle Turkey Taco Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground turkey infused with smoky chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika, layered over a vibrant salad of crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans. Topped with shredded cheddar, crunchy crushed tortilla chips, and a zesty lime-sour cream dressing, every bite delivers the perfect mix of textures and southwest-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and satisfying taco salad is ideal for a speedy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch. Garnished with fresh cilantro for an herby finish, it’s a refreshing twist on classic taco night!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Corn kernels (cooked, fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (crushed)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to combine, then remove from heat.

Step 4

While the turkey is cooking, prepare the salad base by chopping the romaine lettuce and placing it in a large bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and add these to the bowl along with the corn, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, sour cream, and hot sauce (if using) to create the dressing.

Step 7

Add the cooked turkey to the salad and toss everything together gently with the lime dressing.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top as a garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1451.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1941.4

Total Fat 116.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 394.5mg	0%
Sodium 2453.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 124.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 662.9mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 2505.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 23.5%