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Caribbean Salad

Caribbean Salad


Yield: 4

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
 
Ethnicity: Caribbean
 
Meal Type: Salad
 
Preparation Method: Saute
 
Product Type: Ground Turkey
 







Ground Turkey
4 (8 to 10-inch) Flour tortillas
1-1/4 Pounds EXTRA LEAN GROUND TURKEY
1 (1.25-ounce) Package 30% less sodium taco seasoning mix
2 Tablespoons cold water
1 Mango, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
3/4 Cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper
3 Tablespoons finely chopped green onions
3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 Teaspoon grated lime peel
2 Cups firmly packed fresh spinach leaves
 
  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Invert four 10-ounce custard cups onto 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Spray outside of cups and one side of each tortilla with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. Place tortillas, oiled side up, over cups. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. In medium skillet, brown turkey until no longer pink. Add taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over low heat 3 to 5 minutes until thoroughly heated.
 
Mango Salsa
  1. In medium bowl stir together mango, red pepper, green onion, cilantro and lime peel to make salsa.
 
Service
  1. Place taco shells on serving plates. Divide spinach leaves evenly into shells. Top with cooked turkey mixture and salsa.

Recipe Source: Recipe and photo kindly provided by Jennie-O Turkey Store

Nutrition Facts
Calories 305  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
Cholesterol 57mg
Sodium 749mg
Total Carbohydrate 34g
Dietary Fiber 9g
Protein 37g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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