Zero Point Taco Salad

Ingredients:

• For the Salad:
  • 1 pound (about 450g) lean ground turkey or chicken (99% fat-free)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens or chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, rinsed and drained
• For the Seasoning:
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Dressing:
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup salsa (choose a zero-point salsa)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Meat:
   • In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
   • Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
   • Add the seasoning mix (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper) to the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, and corn.
   • Add the cooked meat mixture on top of the salad.
3. Dress the Salad:
   • In a small bowl, mix the lime juice and salsa together to make the dressing.
   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.