Description
Elevate your meal with this vibrant and delicious Black Bean Taco Salad, perfect for any occasion. Packed with fresh vegetables, hearty black beans, and a creamy homemade salsa dressing, this dish is not only visually appealing but incredibly satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious and flavorful salad that caters to vegetarians and anyone looking to embrace more plant-based meals. Customize it with your favorite toppings to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (canned or steamed)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp red salsa
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- salt to taste
- juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing, mix sour cream, salsa, cumin, salt, and lime juice in a bowl. Blend for a smoother texture if desired.
- Cook the corn via your preferred method (grilling or steaming).
- Chop the romaine lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onion finely. Combine them in a large mixing bowl with black beans, corn, crushed tortilla chips, and cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mix and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg