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Vegan Taco Salad with Creamy Southwestern Dressing

Healthy, satisfying taco salad made with black beans, fresh veggies, and taco-seasoned chickpea-walnut crumbles. Then tossed in an easy & flavorful southwestern style dressing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 large head romaine (4-5 cups finely chopped)
  • 1 batch chickpea-walnut taco crumbles
  • 15 oz. can black beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn, cooked
  • 5 oz. cherry/grape tomatoes (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (or 2-3 green onions)
  • Optional for serving: tortilla strips, avocado/guacamole, cilantro
For the Creamy Southwestern Dressing:
  • 1 cup vegan yogurt, plain & unsweetened* (about 10 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)
  • Optional: fresh cilantro, chipotle

Instructions

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  1. Make the chickpea-walnut taco crumbles.
  2. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk/stir to combine. Adjust flavors if desired. Set aside.
  3. Finely chop romaine. Halve/quarter grape tomatoes and finely dice red onion.
  4. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl (including taco crumbles when finished baking). Toss to combine.
  5. Place portioned salad in serving bowls and top with desired amount of dressing. Add toppings if desired. (I enjoy crumbled tortilla chips for crunch.)
  6. If saving for later, store salad and dressing separately in sealed containers in the fridge to preserve freshness.

Notes

  • *Yogurt: I use Forager Cashew Milk Yogurt. Just be sure your yogurt is plain and unsweetened.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 9 cups salad. (Or about 4 large 2.25-cup servings.)
  • Dressing: The dressing amount is a good match for a heavily-dressed salad, but only use as much as desired if you prefer less.

Nutrition Information

Calories 517kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Potassium 988mg (28%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1344IU (27%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517

% Daily Value*

Calories 517kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Potassium 988mg 21%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1344IU 27%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.