FABULOUS TACO SALAD

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"Everyone loves this recipe for Fabulous Taco Salad," writes Anna Yeatts of Pinehurst, North Carolina. "It's like eating decadent Mexican food while keeping the calories under control." Serve it with Anna's Fresh Salsa or your favorite premade variety from the grocery store!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
6 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey and onion in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cilantro., Divide romaine among four plates; top each with 3/4 cup turkey mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges