Ok, so I might be crazy, but really, I used my new Pampered Chef Salad Choppers today to chop my salad and it TASTED way more amazing than it usually does. Like ridiculously amazing. Of course that means I would have to share my recipe, but fair warning, it just may not taste as amazing without these salad choppers. Ha! Just kidding, it will be still be good, it is one of my favorites. Even before salad choppers came into my life!

First step is to make turkey taco meat. I make this in batches and store it in the freezer for quick weeknight meals or lunches. Really, in my eyes, if I can double something when I cook it and freeze it, you can bet your ass I am going to do it. That saves me time later on and I like to save time! I work smart, not hard...sometimes.

What you need (makes about 8 servings):
2 lb 93/7 Ground Turkey
2 tbsp of Southwest Seasoning (see below)
1/4-1/3 cup of diced tomatoes w/ peppers (rotel)
3/4 cup water

Instructions:
1. Cook the meat until no longer pink (be sure to chop it up or crumble).
2. Drain, although w/ the lean I buy there is never much to drain
3. Add in water, rotel & seasoning, mix well.
4. Let it simmer until water is gone. Usually about 10 minutes.

Southwest Seasoning
2 tbsp chili powder
4 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp sea salt
Mix all the seasonings together and put in a sealed container, it should make enough to have some left for other recipes! It is really great on anything, I use it in my burgers too!

Oh wait...we are talking salad recipe here, right? Guess you need that too...I almost forgot!

Here is how I assemble my salad!
2 cups butter lettuce (the bag kind because I am lazy like that)
3/4 cup turkey taco meat
1/3 cup avocado & cheese (half & half)
1/4 cup salsa

Put ingredients together and ENJOY!

For my Fix Family:
2 Greens, 1 Red, 1 Blue
If you use a fresh salsa (no extra junk in it), Autumn says a small amount isn't enough to count!