One of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions made is to get healthy, it’s usually on just about everyone’s list. Getting healthy and eating better go hand in hand, but just because you need to eat healthy doesn’t mean you need to miss out on flavor.

Salad is often healthy, but if you pile it up with calories of tasty toppings, often it you make it unhealthier than a normal meal. Ground turkey and baked tortilla chips keeps this Healthy Taco Salad lean, while the pinto beans and corn add beneficial fiber, all of which combine for a flavorful salad that’s still healthy. You don’t have to sacrifice flavor for your health!

Not only is this Healthy Taco Salad packed with flavor and good for you, it’s also a quick meal, on the table in less than 30 minutes. Salsa is great to serve on the side or make your own for an even healthier meal.

Healthy Taco Salad

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A healthy salad that is packed with flavor and fiber. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com. Adapted from Kid Favorites Made Healthy

Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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12 ounces uncooked ground turkey
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen whole corn
1 cup bottled or homemade salsa
¼ cup water
4–6 cups shredded lettuce
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
1 cup baked tortilla chips

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Instructions

Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
Over medium heat, cook ground turkey about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.Drain off fat
Stir in beans, corn, salsa and water.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors
Add lettuce to plate or bowls, top with hot turkey mixture, sprinkle with cheese and chips
Serve immediately with low fat sour cream, if desired

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins