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Taco Salad

• Completely plant-based • Lots of flavour and texture • High in protein and fiber • Easy to make • Family-friendly • Great healthy meal prep option • Customize to your liking!

why you'll love it

– 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms – 1 (92 g) cup walnuts – 1 chipotle chili in adobo, chopped – 2 tbsp (30 mL) tamari – 1 tbsp (15 g) ketchup – 1 tsp chili powder – 1 tsp garlic powder – 1 tsp cumin

For the Taco "Meat"

For the Dressing

– ¼ cup (75 g) tahini – 2 tbsp nutritional yeast – 1 tbsp (15 g) mayo – 2 tsp adobo sauce – 2 tsp maple syrup – ½ tsp garlic powder – 1 lime juiced – 4 tbsp water

– 1 (540 ml) can black bean – 1 1/2 cups (215 g) cooked corn kernels – ½ cup cilantro, chopped – 1 tbsp lime zest – 2 tbsp juice – ½ tsp cumin – 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped  – 1 avocado, sliced – 2 cups (280 g) cherry tomatoes – ½ cup (55 g) red onion, thinly sliced – tortilla chips, for topping

For the Salad

To a food processor, add mushrooms and walnuts. Pulse until evenly chopped (can chop by hand if needed). Add remaining taco "meat" ingredients and mix.

make the taco "meat"

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In a large non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add the mushroom mixture. Cook for 8-10 min, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste.

make the taco "meat"

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In a medium bowl, add tahini, nutritional yeast, mayo, adobo sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, lime juice and water. Season with salt, then stir to combine. 

make the dressing

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To a medium bowl, add black beans, cilantro, corn, lime zest, lime juice and ½ tsp cumin. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

mix beans and corn

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Finish chopping up all the veggies and avocado.

chop the veggies

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Divide lettuce between bowls. Arrange tomatoes, onions, avocado and black bean mixture on top. Top with mushroom-walnut mixture. Drizzle dressing over top. Serve tortilla chips!

assemble your salad

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It's so yummy! You will love this hearty, healthy salad recipe (and the whole family will too!). Give it a try for a delicious meatless meal.

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