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A vibrant high protein taco salad with various fresh ingredients in a bowl.

Proven way to grow your high protein taco salad

This high protein taco salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a satisfying and healthy meal option. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 lb Lean ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 6 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 15 oz Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn kernels canned or frozen, thawed
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Salsa
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain any excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, salsa, and lime juice for the dressing.
Assembly
  1. Add the seasoned ground turkey to the large bowl with the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to ensure everything is well coated.
  3. Divide the taco salad into individual servings and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as avocado or crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding crushed tortilla chips or a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds. You can also customize the salad with other vegetables like bell peppers or red onion. This salad is great for meal prepping; store the dressing separately and add right before serving to prevent the lettuce from getting soggy.