Ground Turkey Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Ground Turkey Salad, a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Juicy and boldly seasoned ground turkey, infused with the smoky richness of cumin and paprika, pairs beautifully with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and creamy avocado. A zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties everything together, while crumbled feta adds a tangy finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy weekday meal is as wholesome as it is satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh, this salad is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
Season the turkey with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, avocado, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the warm ground turkey mixture.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2307 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 104.7 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2290 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
