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Vibrant Black Bean Taco Salad
This Vibrant Black Bean Taco Salad is a symphony of textures and flavors. It's a nutritious and robust salad teeming with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and protein-packed black beans. The tangy lime dressing adds a refreshing zest, while crispy tortilla chips lend a delightful crunch. This salad draws inspiration from Mexican cuisine, capturing the essence of a taco in a lighter, healthier form. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or a family dinner on a warm evening.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Tortilla chips
- 1 cup, crushed
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- Lime
- juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup, chopped
- Avocado
- 1 large, diced
- Red onion
- 1/2 medium, finely chopped
- Corn kernels
- 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup, halved
- Romaine lettuce
- 4 cups, chopped
- Black beans
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and drained black beans.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
- Just before serving, top the salad with the crushed tortilla chips for a satisfying crunch. Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the chips and freshness of the salad.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 32g • Protein: 8g • Sodium: 450mg • Sugar: 6g
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