Healthy Easy Taco Salad Bowls (Printable Copy)

Wholesome taco bowls with seasoned turkey, fresh veggies, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing in under 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Salad Base

10 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1 cup corn kernels
14 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
15 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

→ Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

18 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
19 - 2 tbsp low-fat milk
20 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
22 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
23 - 1/2 tsp dried chives
24 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
25 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
26 - 1/4 tsp salt
27 - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

→ For Serving

28 - 1 cup baked tortilla chips, crushed
29 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
02 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, lemon juice, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Divide the salad mixture evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with seasoned turkey, avocado slices, and shredded cheese if desired.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with Greek yogurt ranch dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed baked tortilla chips. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch tastes indulgent while keeping you honest about what you're actually eating.
  • Everything comes together in about 35 minutes, which means you can have dinner on the table before your energy dips.
  • Each bowl is essentially a complete meal—protein, fiber, fresh vegetables, and that satisfying crunch all in one place.
02 -
  • If your Greek yogurt dressing sits in the fridge overnight, it thickens up—just thin it with a little milk before serving and it's perfect again.
  • Don't assemble the salad until you're actually ready to eat because the lettuce will wilt if it sits dressed for more than a few minutes.
  • The avocado is the only thing that's truly time-sensitive, so slice it right when you're building the bowls or it'll turn that sad brown color.
03 -
  • If your Greek yogurt is too thick, thin it with milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the consistency you want—there's a huge difference between dressing that coats and dressing that just sits in a lump.
  • The lemon juice in the dressing is crucial because it brightens everything and cuts through the richness in a way that makes you feel like you're eating something fresh instead of heavy.
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