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Vegan Taco Salad

🌮 Tacos + 🥗 salad = the ultimate plant-based power meal! This vegan taco salad features spiced crispy lentils, fresh veggies, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing for a 30-minute dinner that's nutritious, delicious, and totally customizable.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Cuisine: Mexican , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup of tomatoes chopped
  • 3/4 cup of black beans
  • 1/2 cup corn grilled or cooked
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Large handful of cilantro
  • 1/2-3/4 cup corn tortillas or nachos of choice crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos chopped
For the Lentils:
  • 1 550 mL can of lentils washed, strained and dried
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • dash of red chili flakes
For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:
  • 1 cup of vegan yogurt or greek yogurt
  • 1 bunch of fresh Cilantro washed
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prep the ingredients for the salad and set them aside.
  3. Grab a large bowl or tray that you will be serving the salad on and set aside.
  4. To the large bowl, combine all the lentil ingredients together and stir till well combined.  Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes or until crispy.  Check and stir them often to avoid burning.
  5. While that bakes, make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a deep jar or blender and blend till smooth using a blender or hand blender.
  6. Once the lentils are cooked, let them cool slightly.
  7. Assemble the salad by creating a platter-style salad or simply tossing everything together in a boll with your desired amount of dressing.

Notes

  • Spices: The spices for the lentils are entirely optional and really quite versatile/interchangeable so have fun with them! I would suggest using the flavors you love most and thinking about the classic taste of Taco Salad while developing that flavor profile.
  • Storage: The salad is best enjoyed fresh.  So I suggest only topping the salad with the dressing once you're ready to sit down/eat it.  The crispy lentils can be tightly sealed, once cooled, and will last up to 5-7 days in a room temperature spot.
  • Lentils: I love making this Taco Salad with lentils but if you're feeling like switching it up, you can use chickpeas or white beans.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4 Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 68.5g (23%) Protein 21.1g (42%) Fat 27.6g (42%) Saturated Fat 3.8g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g Trans Fat 27.6g Sodium 1101.2mg (46%) Fiber 18.7g (75%) Sugar 9.6g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Serving 4
Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 68.5g 23%
Protein 21.1g 42%
Fat 27.6g 42%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g 20%
Trans Fat 27.6g 1380%
Sodium 1101.2mg 46%
Fiber 18.7g 75%
Sugar 9.6g 19%

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

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