Turkey Taco Salad
Turkey Taco Salad packs 42g protein and 486 calories per serving, a complete lunch that covers 40%+ of daily protein targets in one meal. Four servings batch-prep on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, letting you meal-prep in parallel with other recipes. Built to support muscle gain without cooking multiple times weekly.
Ingredients
- •Avocado
- •Sour Cream(120g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Garlic(60g)
- •1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •1/4 cup water ($0.00)
- •Olive oil(8g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(30g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Cheddar Cheese(57g)
Instructions
- 1Make the salad dressing first so the flavors have time to blend. Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Add the avocado to a food processor or blender along with the sour cream, garlic (minced), salt, lime juice, cilantro, and water. Purée until smooth. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
- 2Next, cook the taco seasoned turkey. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into pieces as you stir. When it's about half-way cooked, add the taco seasoning and continue to stir and cook until the turkey is cooked through.
- 3Thaw the frozen corn (I use the microwave). Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, rinse and drain the black beans, slice the grape tomatoes in half, slice the jalapeño, and shred the cheddar cheese.
- 4To build the salad, lay a bed of the chopped lettuce in each bowl, top with beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, seasoned turkey, and a few slices of jalapeño. Drizzle the creamy avocado dressing over top and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
486
calories
42g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Saturated fat
- 6.7g
- Sodium
- 843 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
4 servings per batch · ~356g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Taco Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 42g of protein and 486 calories, with 17g fat and 45g carbs. It's a well-rounded option that delivers substantial protein in a single meal.
How long does Turkey Taco Salad take to prepare, and how many servings does it make?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings per batch, making it efficient for meal prepping half a week's worth of lunches. Each batch covers multiple days of mid-sized meals.
Is Turkey Taco Salad good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 486 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with solid protein delivery and moderate calorie load. The carbohydrate content (45g) replenishes glycogen post-workout while the protein drives muscle adaptation.
