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Healthy Veggie Taco Salad
This delicious and easy vegetarian taco salad is packed with all your favorite taco flavors, but without the meat! Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- ½ cup black beans cooked or canned
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ¼ cup tortilla chips crushed, substitute tortilla strips
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- ½ avocado diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream optional
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Southwestern Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, tortilla chips and chopped vegetables to the mixing bowl, and toss to combine.
Cup of Yum
Southwest dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top of each serving.
Notes
- Add heat. Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes if you want a spicier version of this recipe. You can also add a tangy pickled component (e.g., pickled onions, pickled jalapenos, or even pickled avocados!)
- Add grilled veggies: Grill some of the vegetables like zucchini, corn, or mushrooms before adding them to the salad. Grilling enhances their natural flavors and adds a smoky depth to the dish.
- Add more protein: For a protein-rich option, add tofu (like this gochujang tofu) or consider a cooked quinoa base instead of mixed greens.
Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
719mg
(30%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
692IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 719mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.