Weight Watchers Taco Salad

6 servings
28 min

Are you looking for a healthier alternative to your regular tacos? Weight Watchers Taco Salad is an easy and flavorful meal that provides plenty of nutrition without sacrificing taste.

With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this dish in no time at all. If you’re ready for the best taco salad experience ever, read on and learn how you can make weight watchers taco salad right in your own kitchen!

weight watchers friendly tacos salad recipe

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Points in a taco salad


Weight Watchers taco salad is a great way to enjoy a protein-packed and flavorful meal, while still remaining within your Weight Watcher’s points limit.

The taco salad itself has low points and includes tasty ingredients like ground turkey, mixed greens, tomatoes, reduced fat cheese and fat-free salsa.

ground turkey cooked for weight watchers taco salad recipe

With the right WW taco salad recipe, you can create this delicious dish in little time at all! Weight Watcher’s members will find that following the points system is easier than ever with this easy salad recipe.


Which WW Program are these points for?


WW has definitely changed from 2020 to now. They went from three to one plan to multiple plans and back to one plan again. So in 2023, we have just plain old “POINTS.”


  • Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
  • Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
  • Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.


What you will need to make weight watchers taco salad


This taco salad is a delicious, healthy meal that can be made in no time. All you need to make it is seasoned lean ground turkey cooked with diced red onions and peppers, tomatoes, mixed greens salad, reduced fat mexican style cheese shreds, cilantro and taco seasoning. With these simple ingredients and the easy-to-follow WW taco salad recipe, you can have a unique dish for a fraction of the cost. Enjoy!

Does weight watchers taco salad have a lot of carbs?


Taco salad can be a great option when trying to watch your overall carb intake. If you’re following Weight Watchers, they have a delicious taco salad recipe that’s low in carbs and high in flavor.


Weight watchers friendly Mexican recipes


If you loved this easy weight watchers friendly Mexican salad, then you have to try these other Mexican inspired dishes with bold flavors, perfect for family dinners.


  • Weight Watchers Taco Pie
  • Weight Watchers Chicken Tacos
  • Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Cups
  • Easy Turkey Tacos With Fresh Toppings and Homemade Seasoning
Weight watchers friendly taco salad recipe with cheese

With quality ingredients like lean ground turkey, fresh bell peppers, low fat salsa, and a light dressing of lime juice and cilantro, this taco salad packs plenty of nutrients without weighing you down with carbs. Enjoying this salad can be the perfect way to get the flavors you love while still making smart choices about your diet.

Weight Watchers Taco Salad
Recipe details
  • 6  servings
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 18 Minutes Total time: 28 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 lean
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning OR make your own = 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup fat free salsa
  • 1 bag mixed salad greens of your choice
  • ½ cup reduced fat mexican style cheese shreds
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions

In a skillet cook the yellow onion and red bell pepper in olive oil until tender
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until brown and internal temp is 165 degrees
Drain off grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa and simmer for about 5 minutes
Place the salad mix in a serving bowl and top with taco meat
Add red onions, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro on top.
Toss before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
Michele Brosius
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