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Black Bean Taco Salad

Black Bean Taco Salad: A Fresh Twist on Taco Night Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Black Bean Taco Salad that's packed with fresh veggies and proteins for a delightful meal any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce Finely chopped
  • 1 whole red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 can black beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn Fresh, canned, or frozen (steamed)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes Cherry tomatoes offer a sweeter bite
  • 4 whole green onions Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Or substitute with dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips For crunch
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream Or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup red salsa Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Use sea or kosher salt
  • 1/2 whole lime Juice only, or substitute with lemon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, red salsa, ground cumin, salt, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
  2. Cook the corn by grilling or boiling if fresh for 5-7 minutes, or steaming if frozen. Finely chop the romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Thinly slice the green onions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine, bell pepper, black beans, cooked corn, green onions, crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheddar cheese. Toss gently.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture right before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Chop veggies finely for the best texture, serve the salad immediately to keep it crisp, and customize ingredients to your preference for additional flavor.

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