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Turkey Taco Salad

Ashley Horst

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • Lettuce
  • Banana peppers
  • Sour cream
  • Classic or spicy ranch dressing
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Avocado slices
  • Shredded cheese
  • Hanks Cilanktro hot sauce
  • Mushroom slices
  • Corn chips
  • Black beans
  • Corn

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[directions title=”Directions”]

  1. Lightly oil skillet, break up the grounds and simmer.
  2. Add liquid smoke and stir occasionally until browned.
  3. Build salad with any of the suggested fixings. Top with turkey and dressing. Serve and enjoy!
  4. Optionally substitute light ranch, low fat shredded cheese and light sour cream for lower calorie salad.

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If you like lighter, protein-packed salads, you may also enjoy this Asian-style tuna steak salad.

About the Author

Ashley Horst

Ashley Horst is a writer, editor, and digital content creator with more than a decade of experience creating content for both digital and print. She previously served as Editorial Director at BestRecipes.co, where she wrote and edited content for the web and magazine, managed social media, and helped connect with readers through thoughtful, engaging storytelling. Beyond BestRecipes.co, Ashley has worked with a wide range of brands, creating blogs, emails, social media posts, and custom graphics. Known for her sharp eye, creativity, and attention to detail, she brings a thoughtful editorial touch to every project she takes on.

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