Turkey Taco Layered Salads Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook turkey, peppers, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Stir in salsa, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through., Divide romaine among four plates. Top with turkey mixture; sprinkle with cilantro and toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place turkey in a large deep skillet, season with garlic salt and cook over medium high heat until fully cooked. Crumble and set aside to cool.
• Mix together the turkey, lettuce, green onions, kidney beans, cheese, pickles and olives.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar and taco sauce.
• Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate. Before serving, mix in 2 cups broken tortilla chips. Garnish with whole chips and serve.

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
• For each salad, use a 4- to 5-cup container. In each container, layer ingredients in this order: 1 1/2 cups lettuce, 1 tablespoon onions, 1/2 cup turkey, 1/4 cup corn, 1/2 cup tomatoes, 1/4 cup dressing and 1/2 cup cheese. Place small piece of waxed paper over each salad; sprinkle 1/2 cup chips on waxed paper. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours or salads can be tossed and served immediately.
• To serve, remove waxed paper; toss salads.

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef; stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix salsa and lime juice., Arrange tortilla chips on a serving platter; layer with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, yellow pepper, beef mixture, onion, salsa mixture and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Prepare taco mixture according to the directions on the package of taco mix.
• For individual servings, take 1/2 C of the taco/meat mixture and add to the remaining ingredients.
• Freeze the remaining taco/meat mixture for future use or treat the rest of your family to tacos while you diet.

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add turkey; cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add zucchini, bell pepper, and 1 cup salsa; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and ground pepper. Transfer to a plate, and let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss lettuce with tortilla chips, tomatoes, and remaining 1/2 cup salsa and 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to serving plates, and top with turkey mixture and cheese.

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Cook beef:
• Cook onion, garlic, chiles to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is well softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from skillet.
• Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Assemble salad:
• Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.