Dana's Taco Salad

This is my health-oriented twist to my Aunt Linda's recipe. Lentils add fiber and protein without fat and without compromising the taste! For additional texture, sprinkle in some crushed corn chips.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

½ cup dry lentils
1 cup water
½ pound ground turkey
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 (15 ounce) can pitted black olives, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup Catalina salad dressing

Directions

Place lentils and water in a pot. Bring water to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the cooked lentils, 1 cup of water, and the taco seasoning mix into the turkey. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is nearly gone, about 5 minutes.
Combine the lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, olives, kidney beans, lentil-and-turkey mixture, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl and toss until combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

584	Calories
31g	Fat
56g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 584
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 42mg	14%
Sodium 2057mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 20g	71%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 26g	51%
Vitamin C 15mg	16%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 849mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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