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Ground Turkey Taco Salad

Spicy Whole Wheat Pita Chips
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ¾ lb ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, divided and minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or use flat-leaf parsley)
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small jicama, peeled and shredded

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add ground turkey, 2 cloves minced garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Cook 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  3. Whisk together lime juice and 1 clove minced garlic in a small bowl until blended.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 Tbsp oil, blending well; stir in cilantro.
  5. Divide lettuce, turkey, avocado, tomato and jicama between 2 plates; drizzle with dressing.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 whole wheat pitas
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut pitas into wedges; split each wedge in half, and arrange on a baking sheet.
  3. Brush rough sides with oil; sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
  4. Bake 10 minutes until crispy, turning after 5 minutes.

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