Simple Taco Salad

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My mother is an inspiration to me.  She raised me to eat healthy foods, and as she and I grow older, her habits carry over.  She managed to reverse her diabetes through a low carb diet.  I lost weight on low carb too, but I think there can be modifications made to the diet to create a low carb, low fat and low calorie, but still very flavorful and filling.

This simple taco salad is just that.  It is simple, tasty, low carb, low fat, and low calories.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey (this is for the whole recipe, each serving is about 1/4 to 1/2 a cup of the cooked mixture)
1 1/2 packages of low sodium taco seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded iceberg
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream (low fat, reduced fat, whichever you choose)
3 tablespoons salsa (of your choice)
1 tablespoon taco sauce

Variations:  add black beans, fresh diced tomatoes, or jalapenos.

Directions:

1. Add olive oil to non stick skillet.
2. Add ground turkey and brown.
3. Follow directions on taco seasoning package (usually adds 3/4 cups water and seasoning, then heat until thick).
4. Prepare lettuce with mandolin slicer, or chop on cutting board.

I usually buy shredded cheddar, but if you prefer to shred your own, have at it!  

Plate 1 cup of shredded lettuce, top with ground turkey mixture, top with taco sauce, salsa, sour cream, then shredded cheese.  If you choose to add variations like black beans, or other variations, add those before topping with sour cream and cheddar.

You are finished!  Enjoy this easy healthy meal.