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Tex-Mex Taco Salad

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  • Prep Time15 min
  • Total Time15 min
  • Makes4 Servings
Tex-mex taco salad

(Photo: Erik Putz)

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Add a little Southern spice to dinner with this hearty vegetarian taco salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

  • 2 tbsp canola oil

  • 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos, finely chopped

  • 1 1/2 tsp honey

  • 1 tsp pickled jalapeno brine

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 540-mL can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 3/4 cup corn kernels

  • 1 avocado, cut into wedges

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups corn tortilla chips

Instructions

  • WHISK lime juice and canola oil with pickled jalapenos, honey and pickled jalapeno brine in a large bowl.

  • ADD romaine lettuce, black beans, corn kernels, avocado, cherry tomatoes and red onion. Toss until well coated. Divide among 4 plates and coarsely crush tortilla chips overtop.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 360, Protein 11g, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 18g, Fibre 14g, Sodium 452mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin C.

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