Salad is a lot more fun when it becomes a taco salad. Incorporating all the lively flavors of tacos, this tasty salad is quick and easy to prepare, and is a great choice when you'd like a hearty main-dish salad. If you're short on time, use the shortcuts suggested. Have it on its own for lunch; complete the meal with baked sweet potatoes, vegan quesadillas, and/or corn-on-the-cob for dinner.

Recipe

Taco Salad

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Prep Time: 25

Total Time: 25

Servings: 2 to 3

Ingredients

2 corn tortillas or see Note for shortcut
2 medium firm ripe tomatoes diced
1 large green or red bell pepper cut into short strips
1 small avocado diced
½ cup black olives chopped
1 cup grated vegan cheddar cheese great with Daiya!
15- to 16- ounce can pinto or black beans drained and rinsed
Mixed baby greens or dark green lettuce torn, as needed
Toasted pumpkin seeds pepitas, as desired
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves as desired, optional

Dressing (or see Note below recipe box for shortcut):

⅓ cup tomato sauce or good-quality ketchup
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice or more, to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cut the tortillas into short narrow strips. Place them in a medium-size skillet over medium heat and toast them, stirring frequently, until dry and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Combine the salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Use greens or lettuce as needed, according to the number of servings desired.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir together until well blended. Pour over the salad, toss well, and distribute to individual serving bowls. Divide the toasted tortilla strips to top each portion and serve at once.

Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)

Calories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 18gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 2196mgPotassium: 1723mgFiber: 25gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3508IUVitamin C: 112mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 6mg

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Note: For a shortcut, use your favorite French or tomato-based salad dressing.

Nutrition Information
Per serving (without dressing): 517 calories; 27.5g fat; 55.4g carbs; 17.5g fiber; 15.3g protein; 876mg sodium