Description
Ingredients
Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 1salad
Dressing:
1/2cupjarred mild salsa
4teaspoonsextra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lime
Meat:
1lb93% ground turkey, or lean ground beef or ground chicken
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonoregano
1/2smallonion, minced
2tablespoonsbell pepper, minced
1/2cupwater
4ouncescanned tomato sauce, 1/2 can
For the Salad:
6cupschopped romaine lettuce
1cuppico de gallo
1/2cupshredded cheddar
4lime wedges, for serving
greek yogurt or sour cream, optional for topping
guacamole, optional for topping
Instructions
- Brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
- Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
Divide the meat equally between the 4 meal prep containers.
- Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking, make the dressing: combine the salsa, olive oil and lime juice.
To Serve Right Away:
- Divide the lettuce in 4 bowls, then divide the remaining ingredients on top. Finish with dressing and enjoy.
For Meal Prep:
Divide the lettuce in 4 ziplock bags. Transfer dressing to 4 small containers.
- Divide pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, if using and cheese in small containers. Cover and refrigerate.
- To serve, remove the lettuce and containers, heat the meat then make a salad by placing the lettuce in a bowl or plate.
Top with the meat, pico de gallo, cheese and finish with dressing.
Last Step:
Taco Salad
