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Black Bean Taco Salad

A vibrant and healthy taco salad featuring black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans cooked and drained
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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, salt, and black pepper.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Top with sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

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

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