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Black Bean Taco Salad

A hearty and nutritious taco salad featuring black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and black beans.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Top with sliced avocado, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese if using.
  3. Serve immediately on a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 12gSugar: 5g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional toppings like jalapeños or tortilla strips for extra crunch.

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