Vegetarian Taco Salad Low Fat
Brighten up mealtime with this vibrant and nutritious Vegetarian Taco Salad that’s low in fat but high in flavor! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, and sweet bursts of corn, this colorful salad is a fiesta in a bowl. A creamy yet guilt-free lime and low-fat Greek yogurt dressing infused with zesty taco seasoning ties it all together, while crushed whole-grain tortilla chips add just the right amount of satisfying crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect healthy option for busy weeknights or light lunches. Serve this fresh, wholesome dish as a standalone meal or a crowd-pleasing side—the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1 Lime
- 0.25 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Taco seasoning (low-sodium)
- 1 cup Whole-grain tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Wash and dry all the vegetables. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
3. Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes. Add the diced pepper, black beans, and thawed corn to the salad bowl.
4. Scoop out the flesh of half an avocado and dice it into small chunks. Add the avocado to the bowl.
5. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad for added freshness.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, the low-fat Greek yogurt, and the taco seasoning to create the dressing.
7. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to combine all the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
8. Crush the whole-grain tortilla chips into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them on top of the salad for crunch.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy, flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1061 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.5 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2748 mg | 58% | |
*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.
