Very Unusual Taco Salad
Elevate your taco salad game with this "Very Unusual Taco Salad," a bold and unexpected twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a combination of seasoned ground turkey infused with tangy pickle juice, sweet bursts of crushed pineapple, and the crunchy surprise of crushed pretzels, this salad is as unique as it is flavorful. A bed of crisp butter lettuce is layered with hearty black beans, sharp cheddar cheese, and diced dill pickles, offering a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The zesty homemade dressing, made with sour cream, salsa verde, and a hint of lime juice, ties it all together for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Ideal for adventurous eaters, this quirky recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, and makes a vibrant centerpiece for lunch or dinner. Keywords: taco salad, unusual taco salad, pineapple taco salad, pickle taco salad, quick taco salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
- 3 tbsp pickle juice
- 4 cups butter lettuce
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup crushed pretzels
- 0.25 cup diced dill pickles
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup salsa verde
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning mix and pickle juice to the cooked turkey. Stir well to coat the meat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the turkey cools, prepare the salad base by placing the butter lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Add the black beans, crushed pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed pretzels, and diced dill pickles on top of the lettuce in separate sections for visual appeal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa verde, lime juice, and optional hot sauce to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture or serve it on the side for guests to add to their liking.
Top the salad with the cooked ground turkey.
Serve immediately and enjoy this quirky, flavorful taco salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5691 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 144.7 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1308 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1634 mg | 35% | |
*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.
