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Vegan Taco Salad Recipe
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Vegan Taco Salad

If you are looking for a great way to get your greens, put your taco in a bowl instead of a shell. This vegan taco salad recipe has two filling options, two dressing options, and other time-saving tips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Kathy Carmichael

Ingredients

Vegan Taco Salad

  • 1 large head of Romaine lettuce
  • 1- pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 large red onion diced
  • 1 large bunch cilantro chopped
  • 2 15 ounce cans of black beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 jalapeños de-seeded and diced or sliced

Lentil Taco Meat

Chorizo Walnut Taco Meat

Vegan Southwest Dressing

  • ¼ cup raw cashews soaked overnight
  • ½ cup fresh salsa of choice
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon lime

Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

  • 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados pit, and flesh removed
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

LENTIL TACO MEAT

  • Follow the directions for making lentil taco meat on the attached link lentil taco meat.

CHORIZO WALNUT MEAT

TACO SALAD

  • Chop or tear lettuce and fill bowls, leaving a hole in the center for the taco meat you select
  • Divide black beans and other vegetables in the salad bowls

VEGAN SOUTHWEST DRESSING

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
  • Blend on high until smooth
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve

AVOCADO CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender
  • Blend on high until smooth
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve

Notes

Nutrition information is with lentil "meat" and Southwest dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 11284IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg