Vegetarian Taco Salad for the Dieter
Fresh, vibrant, and guilt-free, this Vegetarian Taco Salad for the Dieter is your go-to recipe for a quick, healthy meal that's bursting with Tex-Mex flavors. Packed with nutrient-dense romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, this salad is as satisfying as it is delicious. A sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and a handful of crushed baked tortilla chips add just the right amount of indulgence and crunch, while creamy avocado brings a luscious, buttery texture. The zesty Greek yogurt dressing, spiced with cumin and chili powder and brightened with lime juice, ties all the flavors together in under 15 minutes with no cooking required! Perfect for weight-conscious food lovers, this wholesome, high-fiber salad delivers big on taste without sacrificing your diet goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup Black beans
- 0.5 whole Avocado
- 0.25 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Baked tortilla chips
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Add both to the bowl.
3. Add the corn kernels and black beans, ensuring the beans are drained and rinsed thoroughly.
4. Dice half of an avocado and add it to the salad.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
6. Crush the baked tortilla chips lightly into smaller pieces and add them to the salad for a bit of crunch.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until evenly coated.
9. Divide the salad into two serving bowls and enjoy your flavorful, low-calorie Vegetarian Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1672 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
