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white bowl filled with a PCOS-friendly taco salad topped with lime wedges, shredded cheese and cilantro yogurt dressing.

Easy Taco Salad Bowl (PCOS-Friendly)

This simple PCOS dinner salad is perfect for insulin resistance and balancing hormones. It's a salad that your will crave.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Calories 553 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbs taco seasoning low sodium
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2%
  • 2 Tbs lime juice
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs water
  • 1 tsp agave or other sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Prepare ingredients according to instructions.

Cook the Ground Turkey

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. - Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from. heat and set aside.

Assemble the Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chopped red bell pepper.
  • Top salad bowl with the cooked ground turkey.
  • Add slices of avocado and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, if using.
  • Drizzle with the prepared dressing. - Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Make Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, olive oil, water, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.

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Notes

Tips: 
- For extra crunch, add a handful of crushed tortilla chips or baked tortilla strips. 
- You can substitute Greek yogurt and cheese with dairy-free alternatives if desired. 
- You can substitute turkey with crumbled tempeh or add more beans for a vegan version. 

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 43gFat: 8.4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 1178mgFiber: 8gSugar: 98gCalcium: 350mgIron: 4mg
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