Mexican Salad

Make this delicious and flavorful Mexican salad and enjoy as a side or main dish! The ingredients used in this salad provide a number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Onion and sweet pepper are known to be rich in fiber, are low in calories, and have anti-inflammatory properties. Adding in ground turkey provides you with a good amount of protein and a low amount of sodium. Black beans are high in fiber and help in regulating blood sugar levels. Corn is considered a whole grain that is rich in Vitamin C and magnesium. The tomatoes included in the salsa allow for better digestion and help to lower cholesterol. Sprinkle on some cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 2

•  1 tsp coconut oil

• 4 oz lean ground turkey

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper

• 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded

• 1/4 cup onion, chopped

• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced

• 1 cup black beans, canned

• 1 cup non-GMO corn, canned

• 1/2 cup salsa

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1 dash salt & pepper

Instructions:

1) Heat coconut oil in skillet.

2) Sauté sweet pepper, onion, garlic, and spices.

3) Add turkey and cook until brown.

4) Add black beans and corn and cook until warm.

5) Place lettuce on two plates and add turkey, bean, and pepper mixture.

6) Top with salsa. Enjoy!