Black Bean Taco Salad
Live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday with this vibrant Black Bean Taco Salad! Bursting with fresh vegetables and drizzled with a creamy salsa dressing, this dish is perfect for quick lunches or festive dinners. It’s not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to customize it to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a main meal or a side dish, this salad combines nutrition and flavor in every colorful bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 2–3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup black beans (drained + rinsed if canned)
- 1 cup corn (canned or steamed from fresh/frozen)
- 1/2 cup freshly diced or chopped tomatoes
- 1/4–1/3 cup sliced green onion (greens and whites)
- 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
- 1/8 tsp salt (or season to taste)
- 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Start by preparing the dressing: In a bowl, mix sour cream, salsa, cumin, and salt. Squeeze in lime juice and whisk until combined.
- Cook corn using your preferred method (grilling or steaming).
- Chop romaine lettuce, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Slice green onion thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped vegetables with black beans, corn, crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheese.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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