Mediterranean Tacos with Ground Turkey
A delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors wrapped in a taco, this quick and easy recipe combines the freshness of a Greek salad with the heartiness of seasoned ground turkey. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, these Mediterranean tacos are sure to become a family favorite.
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Ddried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 12 small whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsely (chopped)
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Cook the Turkey
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Prepare the toppings
While the turkey cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the olives.
- Warm the tortillas
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos
Place a portion of cooked ground turkey on each tortilla. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve
Serve immediately while the tortillas are warm.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 270kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 60mg20%
- Sodium 490mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.