Healthy Taco Salad
Each Taco Salad serving contains 39g protein and 339 calories — a high-protein, lower-calorie option built for deficit-phase training. Preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop, letting you prep in advance without sacrificing protein intake during a cut. This ratio helps you retain muscle while dropping body weight.
Ingredients
- •Carb Balance Tortillas
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained
- •Tomato, Cherry(480g)
- •Avocado
- •Cilantro, Fresh(240g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(120g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
- •Salsa, Prepared, Red, Store-Bought(60g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(60g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
Instructions
- 1Place a rack in the center of your oven, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- 2Stack the tortillas and cut them in half, then slice each half into 1/2-inch strips. Scatter the strips in the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat, then spread them into a single layer.
- 3Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes, turning halfway through. Set aside to cool.
- 4Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high. Add the turkey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Break up the meat and stir with a spoon until it is cooked through; about 5 minutes.
- 5In a small bowl, stir together the salsa and Greek yogurt to make the dressing.
- 6Place the romaine in a large serving bowl. Top with 1/4 cup of the salsa-yogurt mixture, the turkey, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, cheese, and green onions. Toss lightly to combine, then sprinkle the tortilla strips over the top. Serve immediately with remaining salsa-yogurt dressing as desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
339
calories
39g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 6.7g
- Sodium
- 423 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.3g
4 servings per batch · ~377g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Healthy Taco Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 39g of protein and 339 calories with 16g fat and 13g carbs. This high-protein, low-calorie profile makes it one of the most efficient options for hitting protein targets on a restricted calorie budget.
How long does Healthy Taco Salad take to make?
This quick prep recipe generates 4 servings in one stovetop session, ideal for a single meal or splitting across 2-3 days depending on your prep schedule. Everything comes together in under 20 minutes.
Is Healthy Taco Salad good for fat loss?
At 339 calories with 39g protein and only 13g carbs per serving, this recipe is optimized for fat loss by maximizing protein while keeping calories and carbs low. The high protein-to-calorie ratio supports muscle retention during aggressive cuts.
