Tex-mex Turkey & Black Bean Ranch Salad

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   In a medium saucepan, saute onion and garlic in the olive oil until lightly browned.

2. 2

   Add turkey and brown slightly; then add unsweetened cocoa powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt.

3. 3

   Cook together, stirring often, until turkey is well-browned and thoroughly cooked.

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   In the meantime, whisk together the dressing ingredients: buttermilk, mayonnaise, honey, chili powder, garlic salt, salt and hot sauce.

5. 5

   To assemble salad, divide mixed salad greens on two dinner plates.

6. 6

   Compose salads with half each of the warm Tex-Mex turkey, black beans, yellow summer squash, tomato and green onion.

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   Drizzle each salad with the Honey-Buttermilk Ranch dressing and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

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