Name: Taco Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup jarred mild salsa; 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; juice of 1/2 lime; 1 lb 93% ground turkey (or lean ground beef or ground chicken); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 small onion (minced); 2 tablespoons bell pepper (minced); 1/2 cup water; 4 ounces canned tomato sauce (1/2 can); 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1 cup pico de gallo; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 4 lime wedges (for serving); greek yogurt or sour cream (optional for topping); guacamole (optional for topping)

1

Brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.

2

When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.

3

Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.

4

Divide the meat equally between the 4 meal prep containers.

5

Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking, make the dressing: combine the salsa, olive oil and lime juice.

6

Divide the lettuce in 4 bowls, then divide the remaining ingredients on top. Finish with dressing and enjoy.

7

Divide the lettuce in 4 ziplock bags. Transfer dressing to 4 small containers.

8

Divide pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, if using and cheese in small containers. Cover and refrigerate.

9

To serve, remove the lettuce and containers, heat the meat then make a salad by placing the lettuce in a bowl or plate.

10

Top with the meat, pico de gallo, cheese and finish with dressing.

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