Low Calorie Taco Salad
Light, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Low Calorie Taco Salad is the ultimate guilt-free way to enjoy classic taco flavors. Featuring lean ground turkey seasoned with low-sodium taco spices, crisp romaine lettuce, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, this recipe brings all the textures and tastes of a taco into a vibrant, satisfying salad. Tossed in a tangy, protein-rich Greek yogurt and lime dressing, it’s both zesty and refreshing, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy taco salad is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep and is sure to become a go-to for anyone seeking a low-calorie, high-flavor lunch or dinner option.
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Ingredients
- 227 grams Ground turkey (lean, 93% lean or higher)
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 0.5 whole Avocado (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 2
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
Step 3
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the turkey and stir to evenly coat the meat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 4
In a large serving bowl, add the romaine lettuce as the base layer.
Step 5
Top the lettuce with black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cooked ground turkey.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1256.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1184.3 |
| Total Fat 48.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 160.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1350.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 111.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.1g | |
| Protein 85.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 310.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2929.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories