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A vibrant Ground Turkey Bowl filled with seasoned ground turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, and red onion, drizzled with a creamy sauce.

Ground Turkey Bowl

This Ground Turkey Bowl is a simple, flavor-packed meal featuring seasoned lean ground turkey served over crisp lettuce and fresh vegetables with a creamy yogurt-based sauce. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or easy weeknight dinners, this bowl delivers plenty of protein while keeping the ingredients fresh and wholesome.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the turkey
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the bowls
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
For the sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into crumbles as it browns.
  3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. While the turkey cooks, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and parsley in a small bowl.
  5. Divide the romaine lettuce among four serving bowls.
  6. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, and red onion.
  7. Spoon the warm ground turkey over each bowl.
  8. Drizzle with the sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Store the turkey, vegetables, and sauce separately for meal prep. Assemble just before serving for the freshest texture. USDA food safety: Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.