This is a go-to dinner around here lately.
It seriously comes together SO FAST and is a crowd pleaser all around.
One of the best things about this “recipe” is that you can satisfy a whole range of eaters by adding in cheese, sour cream, beans and/or tortillas!
Not every husband or kiddo is interested in giving up grains and dairy, so this dish allows you to cater to everyone without much extra effort :)
Let me just say that this home-made taco seasoning is THE BOMB. It’s super easy to make, has NO SALT, and can be stored for a long long time in a mason jar or tupperware-type container.
Forget those taco seasoning packs at the grocery…they are packed with salt and often contain MSG too. I like to quadruple or quintuple this batch to get a bulk of seasoning to be used again and again.
The creaminess of the avocados combined with the tang and liquid of the salsa create a nice “dressing” for the salad without having to add any bottled dressing or oil.
This meal is seriously so quick and easy that it hardly seems like a recipe, but we love it so I had to share!
- FOR THE SALAD
- 1lb ground turkey
- Several tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (recipe below)
- 3 hearts of Romaine Lettuce
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2-3 roma tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 4 scallions (green onions)
- approx 1 cup salsa (or more depending on how "wet" you like your salad)
- FOR THE TACO SEASONING
- 4 tbsp. chili powder
- 3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. paprika
- 3 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- TO ASSEMBLE TACO SEASONING
- Combine all spices in an airtight container and shake well to mix.
- TO ASSEMBLE SALAD
- Set a pan over medium high heat and cook ground turkey until it is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
- While you're cooking the turkey, chop romaine hearts and divide among 4 large salad plates.
- Stir turkey to make sure it is cooking evenly.
- Chop cucumber, avocado, tomatoes, bell pepper, and scallions and add evenly to each plate of lettuce.
- When turkey is no longer pink, add several tablespoons (I usually use 3-4) of the homemade taco seasoning and stir to fully incorporate. If the meat is somewhat dry, splash a little water into the pan to loosen everything up and help the seasoning coat the meat crumbles evenly.
- When the meat is fully cooked and seasoned, top each salad with approximately ¼ the total amount.
- Top with salsa and a few crushed tortilla chips (optional - not paleo) and enjoy!
- Any extra cooked & seasoned meat can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week!
This looks so yummy, I’m heading to the store now for ingredients!
This is awesome. I make it every Sunday.
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Great recipe. Except… I made a major mistake and added ALL the seasoning in (what was I thinking?! I didn’t read to the end of the recipe very carefully). Now my mouth is burning and I feel like I’ve wasted the other 3/4 of the meat. SIGH. Good flavors, though.
Just an FYI: Take half the meat out and run warm water throughout the meat. This will eliminate the hot seasoning. Then add it back to the remaining meat. You should have a balanced flavor. If not, repeat the steps until you get the desired taste that you are looking for.
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Thanks for a great dinner salad. Loved the homemade taco seasoning without all the chemicals. We like a little Greek yogurt on top, so I stirred in a teaspoon of your seasoning and a little salsa into the yogurt. Added a dollop to top off the salad. Yum!
Salsa is easy to make. Tomatoes, onion, cilantro, fresh garlic, and hot pepper. So much better than canned!
I agree! I posted a recipe for homemade salsa here: http://www.dailyrebecca.com/2014/01/mexican-avocado-turkey-burgers-paleo-buns/ Thank you for taking time to comment! :)
Made this for my family tonight, super yummy :)
Looks Delish!.. By the way how was those zucchini noodles.. Still can not stop thinking about them!
They were SO FREAKING GOOD! I ate them 3 days in a row and I’m hooked. I fully plan to blog about them soon :)