Healthy Easy Taco Salad Bowls (Printable)

Lean turkey, fresh greens, and tangy Greek yogurt dressing combine for a vibrant, wholesome bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound lean ground turkey
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Base

10 - 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
11 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
12 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1 cup corn kernels
14 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
15 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, optional

→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

18 - 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
19 - 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
22 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
23 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
24 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
25 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
26 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
27 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving

28 - 1 cup crushed baked tortilla chips, optional
29 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook while breaking up with a spatula until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
02 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Divide salad mixture evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with seasoned turkey, avocado slices, and shredded cheese if desired.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with Greek yogurt ranch dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed baked tortilla chips if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort food: seasoned turkey and crunchy toppings without the guilt that usually follows.
  • Everything comes together in 35 minutes: no complicated techniques, just honest cooking.
  • The Greek yogurt ranch is a game-changer: tangy, creamy, and so much lighter than bottled dressing.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the turkey properly: Rush this step and you'll end up with gray, steamed meat instead of flavorful browned bits.
  • The avocado is fragile: Slice it at the very last moment; exposed avocado turns brown faster than you'd believe, even in the fridge.
03 -
  • Season the dressing boldly: Greek yogurt mutes flavors slightly, so go heavier-handed with garlic, herbs, and salt than you normally would.
  • Keep components separate until serving: This is meal prep gold—assemble the bowl in layers so nothing gets soggy if you're eating it the next day.
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