Taco and Black Bean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Taco and Black Bean Salad—a fresh, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Bursting with the hearty goodness of black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes. The zesty taco-seasoned lime dressing ties it all together, while crunchy tortilla chips and shredded cheddar add irresistible texture and a cheesy kick. With crisp romaine lettuce as the base and a sprinkle of optional cilantro for a fresh finish, this nutritious salad is as satisfying as it is simple to make. Perfect for tacos lovers craving a lighter, wholesome twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked)
- 1 Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 cup Tortilla chips
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the black beans from the can and set them aside.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and finely chop the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Add the cooked corn, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
Break tortilla chips into bite-sized pieces, and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy topping.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.9 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3896 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1952 mg | 42% | |
*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.
