Turkey Lentil Taco Salad #WeekdaySupper

by Dorothy Reinhold on March 19, 2015


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Is it too much to ask that weeknight dinners be relatively fast, healthy AND simple enough that they don’t further drain your brain after a long workday?

Nope, not too much to ask! It’s quite do-able with a skillet meal and some dark leafy greens. Throw in some taco flavors and you have a winner that will appeal to the entire family.

You really don’t need a recipe for this one, but I’ll share it with you anyway, in case you feel like following directions. What? You? Follow directions? I know, crazy, right?

Healthy Turkey Lentil Taco Salad Recipe for Weekday Supper | ShockinglyDelicious.comAnd if you’re a rugged individualist, sub in your own ingredients, tweak as you like, and make it to suit your own family and what you need to use up from the fridge or pantry.

Healthy Turkey Lentil Taco Salad Recipe for Weekday Supper | ShockinglyDelicious.comHealthy Turkey Lentil Taco Salad Recipe for Weekday Supper | ShockinglyDelicious.comHealthy Turkey Lentil Taco Salad Recipe for Weekday Supper | ShockinglyDelicious.comHealthy Turkey Lentil Taco Salad Recipe for Weekday Supper | ShockinglyDelicious.comJust don’t forget the greens. You always need greens.

Turkey Lentil Taco Salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Lots of flavor in this easy, protein-packed salad. Serve over your favorite greens for a nutritious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound turkey strips (or use ground turkey)
  • 1 (8-ounce) package McCormick Taco with Chipotle & Garlic Skillet Sauce
  • 1 1/4-1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) cooked lentils
  • Greens of your choice
  • Garnish: shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced olives (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender. Add turkey and sauté, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add skillet sauce and lentils, stir, cover and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes so flavors blend.
  2. Place greens in bowls or on plates, spoon turkey taco mixture over top and sprinkle with whatever taco garnishes you like.
  3. Serves 4-5.

Notes

Recipe source: Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious

https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/turkey-lentil-taco-salad/

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{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }

Maureen April 16, 2015 at 11:06 pm

This would be a perfect supper after a long day of hard work. It’s not only easy to prepare but very healthy and delicious too!

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Dorothy Reinhold April 17, 2015 at 6:02 pm

Thank you Maureen! Easy is my watchword these days.

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Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness March 19, 2015 at 4:41 pm

I could eat this salad all day! Yum!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 19, 2015 at 5:02 pm

Cathleen,
Me too! Thanks!

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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef March 19, 2015 at 2:31 pm

I would love this! We don’t have those fancy sauce packets here but maybe I can order them through the US import company. Fingers crossed!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 19, 2015 at 3:55 pm

Maureen,
If you can get them, you will be delighted! They are so very useful.

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Marjory @ Dinner-Mom March 19, 2015 at 12:03 pm

Love the lentils in this…and I may just have this sauce in the pantry too! Yum!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 19, 2015 at 3:56 pm

Marjory,
If you do, put it to good use!

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The Wimpy Vegetarian March 19, 2015 at 8:34 am

I am definitely a rugged individualist, but what a great taco salad! YAY for lentils!!! And I love skillet dinners – so, so easy!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 19, 2015 at 11:44 am

Thanks Wimpy. I knew you were you. 🙂

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Tara March 19, 2015 at 6:18 am

This looks so very good, we all love lentils here!!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 19, 2015 at 8:20 am

Tara,
Lentils can “stretch” lots of meals, in addition to being the main protein source if you want. I love them!

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Renee - Kudos Kitchen March 19, 2015 at 4:53 am

Love the addition of lentils in these taco’s, Dorothy! Fantastic idea!

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Dorothy Reinhold March 19, 2015 at 8:20 am

Thanks Renee! Lentils are like a secret dinner weapon, aren’t they?

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