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Easy Turkey Taco Salad Recipe

This turkey taco salad is a flavorful, protein-packed meal that's simple to prepare.
Combining lean turkey, black beans, corn, and crisp greens, it's a delicious and satisfying dish that comes together quickly, making it perfect for an easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels from 4 ears of corn
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lime

For the Salad

  • 2 romaine hearts
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • ¼ cup salsa verde
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream plus extra for serving
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 10- to 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
  • 8 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups tortilla chips for serving
  • Hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the turkey: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and no liquid remains, about 5–7 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the corn, black beans, chili powder, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Squeeze the juice of the lime into the skillet, stir everything together, and continue cooking until the mixture thickens slightly and any remaining liquid has cooked off, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Prepare the salad: Thinly slice the romaine lettuce and finely chop the cilantro.
  • Mix the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the salsa verde, olive oil, sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Add the romaine, cilantro, and coleslaw mix, seasoning with another pinch of salt. Toss everything well to combine.
  • Assemble the salad: Distribute the salad among serving bowls, then top each portion with the shredded cheddar cheese and the warm turkey mixture. Just before serving, crush tortilla chips over the top for added crunch. Optionally, drizzle with hot sauce and an extra dollop of sour cream for more flavor.
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