High Protein Chipotle Taco Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and hearty High Protein Chipotle Taco Salad, a perfect blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Packed with lean ground turkey seasoned with smoky chipotle chili powder, aromatic cumin, and other warming spices, this salad is a protein-packed powerhouse. Fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and sharp red onion form the crisp and colorful base, while black beans add a satisfying boost of fiber. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of tangy sour cream, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this dish balances freshness and indulgence beautifully. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it a delicious go-to for healthy eating. Serve immediately and enjoy a flavorful, nutrient-rich taco salad that will keep you energized all day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 15 ounce canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 head large romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the lean ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the chipotle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant and the turkey is fully cooked.
Add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat for 2 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, fresh corn kernels, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.
Squeeze the lime juice over the salad mixture, tossing gently to combine.
Portion the salad mixture into individual serving bowls and top evenly with the cooked turkey and black bean mixture.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each salad.
Top with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately, enjoying each bite of this nutrient-packed, high-protein chipotle taco salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.0 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2951 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.5 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.1 g | 229% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 154.4 g | 309% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1024 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 5154 mg | 110% | |
*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.
