Low Sodium Chipotle Taco Salad
Transform your taco night with this vibrant and healthy Low Sodium Chipotle Taco Salad—a delicious twist on a classic favorite with all the bold flavors you love but without the extra salt. Featuring tender ground turkey or lean beef seasoned with smoky chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this dish is layered with hearty black beans, sweet bursts of corn, and creamy diced avocado. Tossed with crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, a zesty drizzle of lime juice, and fresh cilantro, this taco salad delivers a perfect medley of textures and flavors. Topped off with crunchy low sodium tortilla chips, it's an irresistible, heart-friendly meal ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this nutritious recipe proves that you don’t need extra sodium to enjoy a fiesta on your plate!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 500 grams Ground turkey or lean beef
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 small Chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Unsalted tomato sauce
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 4 cups Chopped lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
- 1 cup Low sodium tortilla chips
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
Add the ground turkey or lean beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for an additional minute.
Step 5
Pour in the unsalted tomato sauce and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the black beans and corn to the mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Step 7
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
Step 8
Add the warm turkey or beef mixture on top of the salad.
Step 9
Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Step 10
Gently mix the salad to combine all ingredients.
Step 11
Serve with low sodium tortilla chips on the side or crumbled on top of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1884.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2180.3 |
| Total Fat 113.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 400mg | 0% |
| Sodium 754.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 163.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.3g | |
| Protein 147.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 388.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5263.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories