Mexican Turkey Rice Salad

Mexican Turkey Rice Salad

Ready in 20 mins

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

Servings 8

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 can black olives sliced
  • ½ cups green onions sliced
  • 1 medium tomatoes chopped

Spice Mixture

  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • ½ tsp coriander seeds ground
  • ½ tsp oregano dried flakes
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Combine cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions, adding 1 teaspoon of spice mixture and then set aside to cool and chill in refrigerator.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté ground turkey and onion in olive oil 5-6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
  • Stir in garlic and remaining spice mixture and stir for 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool and chill in refrigerator.
  • In a large bowl or pie plate, layer prepared rice, then turkey mixture and then guacamole.
  • Top guacamole with a layer of sour cream, then salsa, then cheese, then olives, then onion and tomato.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSodium: 580mg

Credit:

Manitoba Turkey Producers