The Ultimate Taco Salad

Name: The Ultimate Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 recipe Vegan Walnut Taco Meat or 1 pound ground beef; 3 romaine lettuce hearts (enough for 8 cups chopped); 1 cup canned corn, drained; 1 handful ripe cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo (purchased or homemade); 1 ripe avocado or 1 cup guacamole; 2 handfuls finely chopped red onion or thinly sliced green onion, or both; Crushed tortilla chips (about 1 handful per serving); Optional toppings: Easy black beans or refried beans, shredded Colby jack or cheddar cheese, taco sauce, or pickled jalapenos or pickled onions; 1/2 cup red salsa (mild or medium); 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt*); 1/4 cup sour cream (or mayonnaise or vegan mayo); 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 pinches kosher salt

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Sonja Overhiser

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Instructions

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Step 1

Make the Walnut Taco Meat. Or if using ground beef, add it to a skillet with 1 tablespoon cumin and 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika (or chili powder), onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for about 8 minutes until browned, then drain the fat.

Step 2

Chop the romaine, drain the corn, half the tomatoes and dice the avocado. Thinly slice the onion. Prep any additional toppings.

Step 3

Make the taco salad dressing by stirring together all ingredients.

Step 4

To serve, place romaine in a bowl or on a plate. Top with veggies, taco meat, crushed tortilla chips, and drizzle with taco salad dressing.

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