Turkey Taco Salad

I have been a huge fan of tacos since as far back as I can remember. I distinctly remember going to the Park Inn and ordering hard shell tacos with the cheese not melted. The basic meat, lettuce, and cheese hard shell has always been my favorite.

In an effort to enjoy this traditional classic dish but not feel guilty, I've made a few alterations to skip the extra grease and deep-fried exterior. I have to admit, I still prefer the crunch of the taco to the salad, but this is a delicious option that is much more heart-friendly.

INGREDIENTS:
- 1lb lean ground turkey
- 1 packet of low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 bag of shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
- 1/2c reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese
- 1/4c low-fat sour cream
- 1/4c of your favorite salsa

HOW-TO: 

Cook the turkey meat according to the instructions on the taco seasoning packet. Once the meat is prepared, top the lettuce with the meat, tomato, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Toss the salad so everything is combined and enjoy!

TIPS:
- Garnish with some jalapenos to add some heat.
- If you don't like ground turkey, swap with ground chicken.
- Most of the fat in this recipe comes from the avocado, which is GOOD fat!

Nutritional Info per Serving (recipe yields 4 servings):
Calories: 324
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 688mg
Carbs:13g
Protein: 30g