Taco Salad
with paprika vinaigrette
Leftover turkey helps this salad come together really quickly. Our vegetarians will be using mushrooms and black beans. Tossed in a yogurt-based paprika vinaigrette, you'll have a salad coated with delicious goodness!
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Ingredients
Taco Salad with Creamy Paprika Dressing:
- Quinoa - 2/3 cup, uncooked ((Or sub 2 cups uncooked. Skip for lower cal option))
- Olives - 2 oz, sliced
- Tomatoes - 3, chopped ((If using roma, use 4))
- Avocados - 2, medium-sized cubed
- Romaine lettuce - 2/3 lb, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Cilantro - 1/4 bunch, chopped
- Paprika - 1/2 tsp
- Dijon mustard - 2 tsp
- Red wine or sherry vinegar - 2 Tbsp
- Honey - 1 Tbsp
- Olive oil - 2 Tbsp
- Plain yogurt - 3 Tbsp
- Leftover taco filling - 1 1/4 lb
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
529
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
31g
48%
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Saturated Fat
6g
29%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
95mg
32%
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Sodium
489mg
20%
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Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
34%
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Sugars
7g
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Protein
31g
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Prep
- Combine quinoa with 2x the amount of water (or stock if your prefer) in a saucepan. Add in some salt. Bring to a boil covered. Lower heat, keep covered, and cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Olives / Tomatoes / Avocados / Romaine lettuce / Garlic / Cilantro - Prep as directed.
- Make dressing - Mix garlic, paprika, Dijon, vinegar, honey, oil, and yogurt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
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Make
- Lightly reheat leftover turkey taco filling from Tuesday if desired.
- All ingredients (quinoa, olives, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, and turkey) can be dressed and mixed in a big bowl, or you can also divide salad ingredients into serving portions and have everyone dress their own salad bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
529
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
31g
48%
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Saturated Fat
6g
29%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
95mg
32%
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Sodium
489mg
20%
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Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
34%
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Sugars
7g
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Protein
31g
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Reviews
Ratings
26 reviews
Dressing was amazing! I totally forgot the olives (ugh!) but it was fabulous just the same. This will get heavy rotation this summer for sure.
0 HelpfulThe dressing made this salad! Super garlicky and delish. We forgot the avocados, which I'm sure would have made it even better. What a great way to transform leftover taco meat.
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