Turkey Taco Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Do you remember those old school taco salads that came in a fried taco shell on the menu of most Mexican restaurants?  The traditional version usually has iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, a handful of tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and ground beef.  There is very little about this dish that is healthy and definitely not FODMAP safe.  I knew I could make a low FODMAP dinner version of  this classic salad that was just as delicious but not as heavy.

Let’s talk about pre-made taco seasoning packets – just say NO!  Not only do these typically have garlic and onion but they also have other yucky fillers and preservatives.  I am obsessed with Fody Foods Taco Seasoning blend.

Being a Texan usually means the following stereotypes :

A) Own a horse

B) Love Tex/Mex

C) Own a gun

I hate to break it to you but for me the answer is D) – none of the above.

I have a love/hate relationship with Mexican food.  I used to think I hated Mexican food but it was more the “Tex/Mex” that hated my stomach.   The greasy cheesy foods did a number on my stomach.  Whenever we travel to Mexico, I have the easiest time on the FODMAP diet as corn tortillas are prevalent, seafood is made fresh and substitutions are not an issue.  Finding a low FODMAP dinner option is not a problem.

Ground turkey with Fody’s taco seasoning

Cilantro Avocado Lime Dressing Ingredients in the Food Processor

Cilantro Avocado Lime Dressing

Turkey Taco Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

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• Author: Fitfabfodmap
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

A perfect “taco Tuesday” recipe to add to the weekly dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

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Ground Turkey:

• 1 package of ground turkey
• 1.5 tbsp Fody Foods taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup orange or red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup jicama, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• Corn tortilla chips (optional)

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/8 of whole avocado
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

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Instructions

1. Heat a large pan on medium heat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Using a large wooden or plastic spoon, break apart the ground turkey and continue to brown until cooked all the way through.
3. While turkey is cooking, add the taco seasoning and water.  Turn down heat if needed.
4. While the ground turkey is cooking, prepare the salad dressing.
5. Add all of the salad dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulsate for 10-15 seconds.
6. Pour salad dressing over salad ingredients and ground turkey.

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Keywords: taco salad; tacos; fodmap recipes; fodmap dinner

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