Low Sodium Chipotle Taco Salad
Elevate your salad game with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Chipotle Taco Salad! Packed with lean ground turkey or beef, smoky chipotle chili powder, and robust spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this dish delivers Tex-Mex zest without the excess salt. A vibrant mix of fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, black beans, and sweet corn creates a nutritious and colorful base, while the unsalted tomato sauce ties everything together with a tangy finish. Topped with a drizzle of lime juice, a sprinkle of cilantro, and served alongside crunchy low sodium tortilla chips, this salad is perfect as a light meal or party centerpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying way to enjoy bold flavors guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 500 grams Ground turkey or lean beef
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 small Chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Unsalted tomato sauce
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 4 cups Chopped lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
- 1 cup Low sodium tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground turkey or lean beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for an additional minute.
Pour in the unsalted tomato sauce and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add the black beans and corn to the mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
Add the warm turkey or beef mixture on top of the salad.
Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Gently mix the salad to combine all ingredients.
Serve with low sodium tortilla chips on the side or crumbled on top of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 754 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.3 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 147.9 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 5264 mg | 112% | |
*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.
