recipilot.com

Vegan Taco Salad

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/vegan-taco-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 large head lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • ¾ cup black beans
  • ½ cup corn, grilled or cooked
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • ½-¾ cup corn tortillas or nachos, crumbled
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, chopped

The lentils

  • 1 550 mL can lentils, washed, strained and dried
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 dash red chili flakes

The dressing

  • 1 cup vegan yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prep the salad ingredients and set them aside.
  3. Combine all lentil ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well mixed.
  4. Transfer the lentil mixture to the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  5. While the lentils are baking, prepare the dressing by blending all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  6. Once the lentils are cooked, let them cool slightly.
  7. Assemble the salad by either creating a platter-style salad or tossing everything together in a bowl with your desired amount of dressing.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3
Calories
557
Total fat
27.6g
Total carbohydrates
68.5g
Total protein
21.1g
Sodium
1101.2mg
Cholesterol
0mg

You might also like

Healthy Vegan Taco Salad

Ultimate Vegan Taco Salad

Loaded Taco Salad Bowl with Lime Crema

Healthy Taco Salad

Fresh Taco Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing