Dana's Taco Salad
Dana's Taco Salad layers spiced ground turkey and tender lentils with crisp iceberg lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, briny black olives, and hearty kidney beans. Tossed in tangy Catalina dressing, it’s a flavorful, protein-packed salad that’s satisfying enough for a weeknight dinner or a potluck favorite. Expect bold taco seasoning balanced by fresh crunch and a touch of sweetness.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the lentils and water in a pot.
- 2
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 3
Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
- 4
Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes.
- 5
Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.
- Calories 305.2 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.31 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.31 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.33 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 56.22 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1045.37 mg High
- Fiber 9.59 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.2 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.46 g Moderate
- Calcium 55.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate
- Potassium 574.51 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 105.55 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 14.94 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Dana's Taco Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Olives, Catalina Dressing, and Ground Turkey Sausage. Each serving provides about 305.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dana's Taco Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Dana's Taco Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Olives, Catalina Dressing, Ground Turkey Sausage, Iceberg Lettuce. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Dana's Taco Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Dana's Taco Salad?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 305.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dana's Taco Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
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