Ground Turkey and Black Bean Salad Toss

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and protein-packed Ground Turkey and Black Bean Salad Toss! Bursting with fresh, zesty flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground turkey and hearty black beans with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and creamy avocado. A squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together, while optional queso fresco or shredded cheddar adds a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome salad is a satisfying one-bowl meal that’s perfect for busy evenings or light lunches. Plus, it’s loaded with nutrients and features plenty of Tex-Mex-inspired flair, making every bite a deliciously healthy choice!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 15 ounces black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 6 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
• 0.5 cup red onion (diced)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1 large avocado (diced)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup optional: crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and no longer pink.

Step 3

Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the turkey evenly in the spices. Cook for an additional minute, then remove the skillet from heat. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the turkey is cooling, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced red onion, black beans, and cilantro.

Step 5

Add the cooked ground turkey to the salad bowl and toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Drizzle the lime juice over the salad and toss again to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Top the salad with diced avocado and, if desired, crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese.

Step 8

Serve immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1968.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2047.7

Total Fat 101.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 428.8mg	0%
Sodium 3286.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 151.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1168.8mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2948.8mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 27.9%