A hearty portion of savory ground turkey, fresh veggies and ranch dressing, served on a white plate atop a yellow cloth.

Kid-Friendly Turkey Taco Salad

Name: Kid-Friendly Turkey Taco Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican/ Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; ¼ cup water; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce leaves; 1 cup halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado, sliced; ⅓ cup ranch dressing; ½ cup tortilla strips

Savory ground turkey, fresh veggies and ranch dressing make this a dinner salad recipe that your kids will actually love! This Kid-Friendly Turkey Taco Salad is under 500 calories per serving.

Total Time

30 Minutes

Serving Size

6 Servings

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

tablespoons taco seasoning mix

1/4

cup water

cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

cups shredded romaine lettuce leaves

cup halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes

avocado, sliced

1/3

cup ranch dressing

1/2

cup tortilla strips

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add seasoning and water. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in black beans.

Arrange lettuce on individual serving plates or one platter. Top with turkey mixture, tomatoes and avocado slices. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with tortilla strips.

Calories

390

Protein

24g

Carbohydrates

44g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

12g

Cholesterol

55mg