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VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD



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The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned beans that include hot spices to punch up the flavor. -Susan LeBrun of Sulphur, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
6 cups shredded romaine
1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
Sliced jalapeno peppers, optional
DRESSING:
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place four 10-oz. custard cups upside down in a shallow baking pan; set aside. Place the tortillas in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 425° for 1 minute. Place a tortilla over each custard cup, pinching sides to form a bowl shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove tortillas from cups to cool on wire racks., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, beans, tomato, cheese, onions, olives and jalapenos if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad ; toss to coat. Serve in tortilla bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGAN TACO SALAD



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The best salads are made with ingredients that have different textures and complementary flavors. In this vegan taco salad, you'll love the crunch of the tortilla chips with the sweet, crisp lettuce and "meaty" crumble mixture. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
1-1/2 cups salsa, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup vegan ranch salad dressing
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crumbles, 3/4 cup salsa, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, beans, tortilla chips, corn, tomato, avocado, cilantro and crumble mixture. Combine remaining salsa and vegan ranch, poor over salad and toss to coat. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD



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Nobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad. The rice and bean mixture can be made ahead and the salad quickly assembled at mealtime. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Mexican Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (see Tip) or frozen, thawed
4 large tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice (see Tip)
1 15-ounce can black, kidney or pinto beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup prepared salsa
2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
2 ½ cups coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
Lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn; cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop 1 tomato. Add it to the pan along with rice, beans, chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato cooks down, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes. Combine with cilantro, salsa and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl.
  • Toss lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, half the fresh salsa and 2/3 cup cheese. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips and the remaining cheese, passing lime wedges and the remaining fresh salsa at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 481.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD - LOW FAT



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No meat or meat substitutes - great for winter days when fresh veggies are hard to find. Yummy vegetarian taco salad that even my 11 year old enjoys. Polenta corn chips have only 3.5g of fat per ounce - I use SOLEA polenta chips.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
8 3/4 ounces corn, drained
4 ounces green chilies
2 -3 roma tomatoes, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/3 cup light sour cream
4 -5 cups mixed greens, shredded
5 ounces baked corn tortilla chips or 5 ounces polenta corn chips, broken

Steps:

  • Stir first seven ingredients (through sour cream) together in a large bowl until combined.
  • Gently stir in mixed greens (greens will wilt if there are leftovers, so I usually just throw the greens on the serving plate!).
  • Layer chips on serving plates and top with taco mixture.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings if desired, olives, shredded cheese, taco sauce, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 712.1, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 12.8

QUICK VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD



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Here is a fast, cheap, healthy, and easy dinner! Most of the cooking time is actually done within the preparation time.

Provided by Teej4734

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb morningstar farms grillers burger style recipe crumbles vegetarian ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix (I use Aroostooks' Taco Seasoning Mix)
1/4 cup water
1 cup cooked kidney bean
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 head green leaf lettuce or 1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces.
1/2 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese, shredded (optional)
1 package taco shell (I use El Lago)
1 cup nonfat yogurt (optional)
1 cup salsa (optional)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)

Steps:

  • Put diced tomatoes and taco seasoning mix into a pan on medium-low heat.
  • Rinse the diced tomato can with 1/4 cup water and add that to pan.
  • Stir taco mix in thoroughly.
  • Add the Prime Grillers Crumbles and the corn, and stir occasionally until heated through.
  • Add the beans and stir just until heated.
  • While mixture is heating, rinse and pat or spin dry the lettuce, and tear it into bite-size pieces.
  • Pile the lettuce onto plates, and top with taco mixture.
  • Top with grated cheese if desired.
  • Crumble two taco shells on top of each salad.
  • If you would like extra sauce, make and top with the optional dressing.

TACO SALAD.... VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY



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I think this is a little of every taco salad recipe around. I use a non meat product instead of hamburg. This gives me extra calcium and cuts out the fat. I hope you enjoy.

Provided by Chicopee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb vegetarian ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 red onion, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 head lettuce, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
13 ounces doritos nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
8 ounces Catalina dressing

Steps:

  • Brown yellow onion in oil.
  • Add veg. beef; warm through.
  • Add taco seasoning and water according to package directions.
  • Set aside to cool completely.
  • In large bowl mix together lettuce, tomato, cheese, red onion and peppers.
  • Add cooled beef mixture.
  • Just before serving toss with the dressing.
  • Just as you put the salad on the table crush 1/3 bag of Doritos and add to salad leaving the rest on the side for people who want extra.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.5, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 807.7, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 17.8

TERRIFIC TACO SALAD (DIABETIC, VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY)



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Heres a tasty and healthy alternitive to the fatty hamburger taco salad. You may, of course, add tortilla chips if you like.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup vegetarian ground beef
1/3 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup medium salsa
3 cups torn lettuce
1/2 cup drained canned black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/4 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine ground burger, cumin and salsa in microwaveable bowl; cover with paper towel.
  • Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 min or until heated through, stirring after each 30 sec's
  • Place 1-1/2 cups of the lettuce on each of 2 salad plates; top evenly with the beans, corn, peppers and ground burger mixture.
  • Sprinkle with the cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 444, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.7

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