Vegetarian Taco Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Vegetarian Taco Salad is a quick and refreshing twist on a Tex-Mex classic, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner. Packed with wholesome ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, hearty black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty cherry tomatoes, every bite is a fiesta of textures and tastes. A smoky lime-cumin dressing ties it all together, while crunchy crumbled tortilla chips add a fun, crave-worthy crunch. This recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and can be customized with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese or a dollop of sour cream for added indulgence. Ideal for vegetarians but loved by all, this taco salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that will become a staple in your recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup Tortilla chips, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup Sour cream (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, and red onion to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, chili powder, and salt to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Add the crumbled tortilla chips to the salad and toss lightly just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.

Step 7

If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the salad for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately with an optional dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2005.3

Total Fat 118.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 90mg	0%
Sodium 3059.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 54.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 788.9mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3290.1mg	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: 50.7%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 39.0%