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\"\"I know, I know, taco salads are typically associated with bar food, horrible eating habits, and WAY too much beer!!\u00a0<\/i>But that doesn’t mean we can get all the healthy benefits of this super salad … you just have to control consumption. <\/i><\/span>Try this at home … it’s delicious and a perfect quick summer time meal! <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>You’ll Need\"\"<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 pound ground turkey<\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder<\/li>\n
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper<\/li>\n
  • 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup salsa<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce<\/li>\n
  • 2 small carrots, julienned<\/li>\n
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
    \u00a0Directions<\/span><\/div>\n
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    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Add the turkey, and stir until crumbly and no longer pink.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, kidney beans, and salsa. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture is simmering and the beans are hot, about 5 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Divide the lettuce, carrots, and red bell peppers among 4 serving plates.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Spoon the turkey mixture overtop to serve.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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