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Healthier Taco Salad (AND EASY!)

Sunday, July 15, 2012



My husband is a Mexican food fiend. He loves taco salads and we've been guilty of having calorie loaded versions. His brother and girlfriend were going to stop by for lunch and I needed a quick option so I decided to try out an idea I saw on pinterest.



I used 50 calorie "mini" fiesta wheat wraps for this. I simply sprayed the bottom of the muffin pan with baking spray (Pam, etc) and pushed the wrap down into the pan. I baked at around 10 minutes at 375. If you don't like 'em crispy, I would pull them out sooner. Depending on how much cheese (and other toppings) you use this is relatively low calorie.

My recipe - makes around 5-6 servings.
1 lb ground turkey
Cumin, Chili Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder to taste
1 cup salsa
1/4 of a medium onion, diced
4 small to medium sweet peppers, died
Mexican Shredded cheese (around a cup)
Jalapenos, extra salsa, Grape Tomatoes (optional)
Spinach/Salad (around a cup for each serving)

1. Saute onion and peppers for a few minutes.
2. Brown and drain ground turkey (add seasonings to taste).
3. Add salsa and simmer for around 5 minutes
4. Assemble

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PERSISTANT123 9/16/2012 5:55PM

    I do something similar and it's delicious. emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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MICHELELYNN777 7/18/2012 10:23AM

    Mexican food is a staple at my house and I always love to try new recipes. This sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing :)


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MUSOLF6 7/16/2012 8:07AM

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NEWNAC304 7/16/2012 5:38AM

    This looks good pretty easty to make! Great job1

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SLIMLILA 7/16/2012 1:39AM

    Looks interesting...

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TRACYNOTGIVINUP 7/15/2012 9:55PM

    This looks amazing and we are having tacos one night this week so I am using this recipe!!!

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NOMORE116 7/15/2012 8:56PM

  This looks delicious! I'm a mexican food finatic! This will definitely be on my grocery list this week! Thanks for sharing!

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PIZZAHOLIC33 7/15/2012 5:48PM

    Great idea! Has anyone else been seeing the infomercials lately for taco pans (that form tortillas into taco bowls)? It's hilarious. And you've found a much better solution!

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CHALLENGER75 7/15/2012 4:59PM

    That looks delicious!

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HEALTHYGRAMMY49 7/15/2012 4:09PM

    emoticon yum!

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KIN59VARA 7/15/2012 4:03PM

    This sounds great!

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LADYJ6942 7/15/2012 4:02PM

    yum, thanks for sharing

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GUCCI9300 7/15/2012 3:50PM

    emoticon Thank you for posting!!

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SUZANASCM 7/15/2012 3:37PM

    It looks delicious emoticon

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