Southwest Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients

Taco Filling

Dressing

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 cups cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove
  • [q:1/4] cup lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • [q:1/2] tsp cumin
  • [q:1/2] tsp smoked paprika
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • [q:1/2] cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup cooked corn
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (plant-based suggested)
  • Tortilla strips for topping
Directions
  1. Cook Southwest Meatless Crumbles with oil and water according to package directions. Crumbles can be used on salad warm or chilled after cooking.
  2. Blend avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and olive oil until smooth. Chill until needed.
  3. Assemble the salad: romaine lettuce, cabbage, corn, bell pepper, tomato, cheese and Southwest Meatless Crumbles. Drizzle with salad dressing and top with tortilla strips.
Nutrition Info
Made with 1 cup plant-based cheese and 1 cup tortilla strips: 724 Calories, 10 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 46 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 14 g Fiber, 60 g Total fat (6 g sat), 622 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Folate, [nut:4] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, [nut:3] Phosphorus, [nut:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, [nut:1] Calcium, Zinc