Vegan Taco Salad
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Vegan Taco Salad
Description
The Vegan Taco Salad recipe starts by tossing chopped romaine lettuce with fresh lime juice to infuse brightness into the greens. Separately, diced red onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, minced cilantro, rinsed black beans, drained corn kernels, and thinly sliced radishes are combined with additional lime juice for a fresh mix of flavors and textures. This mixture is then combined with the dressed romaine and garnished with more cilantro and sliced avocado, adding creaminess and freshness. The salad can be served with a homemade taco salad dressing to enhance flavor and optionally presented in an edible tortilla bowl for added crunch and presentation.
Instructions suggest charring the corn kernels in oil to add a smoky depth before mixing into the salad. If not using a tortilla bowl, crushed tortilla chips can be added for textural contrast. The salad balances crispy greens, juicy vegetables, and creamy avocado with the savory and slightly smoky notes from the dressing and optional charred corn.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 lime divided
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ pint cherry tomato sliced
- ½ cup cilantro divided and minced
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces corn kernels drained
- 4 to 5 radish small, thinly sliced
- 2 avocado sliced
- 1 taco salad dressing batch
- tortilla bowl optional
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce and squeeze half of a lime. Mix well and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the onion, tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, black beans, corn, and the juice of ½ a lime. Mix well and aside.
- To the bowl with the lettuce, add the tomato mixture , and ¼ cup fresh cilantro. Mix well and serve with sliced avocado, a lime wedge, and top with cilantro as garnish. Serve with a side of Taco Salad Dressing or drizzle it on top of the salad.
- Optionally serve it in a tortilla bowl.
Notes
- Char corn kernels in a tablespoon of oil in a pan to enhance flavor before adding to the salad.
- If not using a tortilla bowl, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips into the salad for extra crunch.
- Use fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors throughout the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1484kcal | 74% |
| Carbohydrates | 204g | 68% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 67g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 41g | 205% |
| Sodium | 1679mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 4615mg | 98% |
| Fiber | 70g | 280% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 14005IU | 280% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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