Quick Vegetarian Taco Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Quick Vegetarian Taco Salad! Packed with fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, this colorful dish is as healthy as it is satisfying. Topped with creamy avocado, sharp shredded cheddar, and crunchy tortilla chips, every bite delivers layers of exciting textures and flavors. A zesty cilantro-lime dressing made with tangy sour cream or Greek yogurt ties everything together, while smoky paprika and cumin add a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy vegetarian salad is perfect for busy weeknights, casual lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing party dish. Enjoy a wholesome and vibrant meal that’s loaded with plant-based goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Tortilla chips, crushed lightly
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans and corn kernels to the bowl.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and lightly crushed tortilla chips over the salad mixture.
Add the diced avocado on top for creamy richness.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor.
Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve the taco salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.3 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.8 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 241 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 3333 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1194 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2338 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
