Weight Watchers Taco Salad

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Weight Watchers Taco Salad is a tasty and simple dish that offers many nutrients without compromising flavors. It can be quickly prepared with only a few basic ingredients. It is a pleasant, appealing, and flavorful salad. This mouth-watering recipe is perfect for every person searching for a delicious and healthy supper that works for their weight loss plan. This Weight Watchers Taco Salad is a refreshing and creative twist on classic tacos that will help you lose weight while also satisfying your dietary needs. This salad is nutrient-dense, simple to prepare, and customized to your needs. You can enjoy this salad without thinking about blowing your points budget. Let’s start the recipe with the steps listed below.

EQUIPMENT:

  • Nonstick pan
  • One cooking spoon
  • Serving dish

INGREDIENTS:

  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup of crushed red bell pepper
  • Ground Turkey 1 Ib
  • Taco Seasoning 3 tbsps
  • Fat-free salsa 1/2 cup
  • 1 bag of mixed green salad
  • Chopped tomatoes 1 cup
  • Reduced fat Mexican style grated cheese 1/2 cup
  • Chopped red onion 1/2 cup
  • Crushed cilantro 1/4 cup

INGREDIENTS AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES:

Oil:

  • Use a little amount of oil to cook the turkey. Avocado oil also works well instead of this oil.

Taco seasoning:

  • I used pre-made seasoning. It is convenient and saves time to add ready-made taco seasoning, available from any shop.

Salsa:

  • Choose different sorts of salsa according to your creativity and spicy level. For a silky and creamy salsa, use mild salsa, for a kick, use spicy salsa.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mist the nonstick pan with one tablespoon of olive oil and heat it to medium burner flame.
  2. Next, add chopped red bell pepper and yellow onion to this pan.
  3. Sautee it for two to three minutes or until slightly caramelized.
  4. Then, mix ground turkey with the veggies. Stir it well with a spoon.
  5. Saute it for seven to nine minutes or until the meat (turkey) cooks well.
  6. After cooking, drain off the extra olive oil in the pan.
  7. Now, add salsa and taco seasoning with turkey meat.
  8. Mix and cook for another four to seven minutes. The taco meat is ready.
  9. Next, in a serving dish, arrange the salad mix and taco meat on top.
  10. Decorate the salad with grated low-fat cheese, cilantro, cube-size tomatoes, and red onions.
  11. Mix well and adjust the seasonings.
  12. The tasty and quick Weight Watchers Taco Salad is ready to serve. Enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve the taco salad in a whole wheat tortilla with a side of cooked black beans and a drizzle of low-fat ranch dressing.
  • Accompany this salad with brown rice and low-fat salsa.
  • Enjoy it with grilled chicken steak, roasted vegetables, and rice.
  • Pair this tasty salad with roasted bell peppers, quinoa, and whole wheat tortilla chips.
  • This salad goes well with sheet pan fajitas, chicken fajitas, or shrimp fajitas.

TIPS:

Lean meat:

  • Use ground and lean turkey to cut down on the salad’s fat numbers.

Spicy:

  • Add some spiciness to the salad by using serrano peppers, green chilies, or jalapenos.

Colorful Veggies:

  • Use a variety of colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes, and avocado to make the salad more aesthetically pleasing.

Cheese:

  • Use low-fat shredded cheese to maintain the Weight Watchers and fat points.

Flavorful seasoning:

  • Add flavorful taco seasoning to add rich flavor to the salad.

Refreshing items:

  • Add tomatoes, grated lettuce, or sliced avocadoes to the salad for a refreshing look.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Preparation:

  • The salad can be prepared in advance but it is preferable to assemble it right before serving.

Fridge:

  • You can store the tasty and leftover taco salad in an airtight box and refrigerate it for three to four days.

Freezer:

  • It’s not recommended to freeze the salad as the texture and flavor of the salad may be affected.

FAQs:

Does pre-cooked ground turkey work as an alternative to cooked beef at home?

  • Yes, you can use pre-cooked turkey as an alternative to cooking turkey from scratch.

How can I prepare the taco seasoning at home?

  • You can prepare your own taco seasoning at home by combining spices like paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder.

Can I use ground and reduced-fat chicken or beef instead of turkey?

  • Yes, you can use beef or chicken as a substitute for turkey. Make sure the meat is ground, fat-free, or reduced fat.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Per Serving Size one serving dish
Total Quantity 6 servings
Total Calories 356 kcal
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 26 g
Total Fat 23 g
Sodium 742 mg

Each Serving of this salad recipe gives 2 (two) total Weight Watchers points.