Vegan Chipotle Taco Salad

Dive into the bold, smoky flavors of this Vegan Chipotle Taco Salad—a vibrant, protein-packed dish that's as satisfying as it is nutritious. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the perfect base, topped with a colorful medley of black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion. A smoky chipotle-lime dressing, infused with cumin and garlic, ties everything together with a flavorful kick, while crushed tortilla chips add the perfect crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is an ideal weeknight dinner or a refreshing meal-prep option. It's gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with Tex-Mex flair—perfect for healthy eaters who don’t want to compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 15 oz can Canned black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 Avocado
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 Lime
• 1 Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Add the corn kernels to the bowl. If using frozen corn, thaw it first.

Step 4

Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion, adding both to the bowl.

Step 5

Halve, pit, and cube the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad mixture.

Step 6

Chop the cilantro and also add it to the bowl.

Step 7

For the dressing, finely chop the chipotle pepper and place it in a small bowl.

Step 8

Add olive oil, the juice of one lime, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the chipotle and mix well to combine.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together so that it's evenly coated.

Step 10

Lightly crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them on top of the salad just before serving.

Step 11

Serve immediately for a crunchy, flavorful taco salad experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1752.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1664.0

Total Fat 71.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3336.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 61.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 617.2mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 5081.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 49.5%