Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Black Bean Taco Salad, a delightful dish that brings together fresh vegetables and hearty black beans. Topped with a creamy homemade salsa dressing, this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering.
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
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream, red salsa, ground cumin, and salt. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the Corn: Cook corn using your preferred method (grilling, boiling, or steaming).
- Chop Your Veggies: Finely chop romaine lettuce, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Slice green onions. Combine all chopped ingredients with black beans and corn in a mixing bowl.
- Toss Together: Right before serving, mix the salad with several tablespoons of dressing for even flavor distribution.
- Add Extra Veggies: Feel free to personalize your salad by adding avocado or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg