Description
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Black Bean Taco Salad! Bursting with fresh vegetables, hearty black beans, and a creamy salsa dressing, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or festive gatherings, it’s customizable to suit any palate. Whether you enjoy it solo or share it family-style, this versatile salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup black beans (drained + rinsed if canned)
- 1 cup corn (canned or steamed from fresh/frozen)
- 1/2 cup freshly diced or chopped tomatoes
- 1/4–1/3 cup sliced green onion (greens and whites)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 TBSP red salsa
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt (or season to taste)
- 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing together sour cream, salsa, ground cumin, salt, and lime juice in a bowl. Blend for a smoother consistency if desired.
- Cook corn using your chosen method—grilled or steamed works great.
- Chop romaine lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onion finely. Combine these with black beans, corn, crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the salad with a few tablespoons of the dressing just before serving. Serve with additional toppings and dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg