Skinny Taco Salad

Ok so my favorite flavors in the whole world are Mexican.  I love chili powder, cumin, and I eat jalapenos raw! It's just how I was raised.  My parents always had a beautiful garden with tons of home grown tomatoes, green onion, and of course jalapenos!  They would slice up the pepper and serve them with sliced tomatoes and onions as a side dish for every meal.

When I'm really hungry but I don't want to garbage down on something unhealthy, I make a Taco Salad.

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Skinny Taco Salad  (Makes 4 servings) 

 

1 lb. ground turkey

1/2 cup beef or chicken stock

1 tbsp. chili powder (more if you like it spicy)

1 tbsp. cumin

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 can corn

1 can black beans

 

Citrus Slaw

1/2 head of shredded cabbage

1 lime

1 lemon

pinch of salt and pepper

 

Pico de Gallo

1 container grape tomatoes

1/2 red onion

1 jalapeno

1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley

1 lime

pinch of salt and pepper

 

Skinny Mexican Cream (like sour cream but healthy)

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 lime

1/2 tsp. Mexican oregano (or regular)

 

1. Chop the tomatoes in half and add to a large bowl.  Chop the onion, jalapeno, and cilantro and add to the bowl.  Squeeze fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper to your taste.  Set aside to let the flavors all come together.

2.  In a large skillet add a little olive oil and brown the turkey.  Add the seasonings and chicken stock and stir to combine.  Let this simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.

3.  In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the Skinny Mexican Cream and mix well.

4.  Drain and rinse both the beans and corn.

5.  Shred the cabbage then add juice of the lime and lemon.  Season with salt and pepper.

6. Build your salad starting with the cabbage, then the turkey, beans and corn, pico de gallo, and finally top with some cream.

Enjoy a guilt free, Skinny Taco Salad!

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