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Vegan Taco Salad

Name: Vegan Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles; 1-1/2 cups salsa, divided; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 8 cups torn romaine; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup vegan ranch salad dressing; Lime wedges, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

The best salads are made with ingredients that have different textures and complementary flavors. In this vegan taco salad, you'll love the crunch of the tortilla chips mixed with the sweet, crisp lettuce and "meaty" crumble mixture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
1-1/2 cups salsa, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup vegan ranch salad dressing
Lime wedges, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crumbles, 3/4 cup salsa, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, beans, tortilla chips, corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and crumble mixture. Combine remaining salsa and vegan ranch, pour over salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 354 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 11g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat.

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