Lentil Taco Salad Recipe
Celebrate Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday with this delicious vegetarian Lentil Taco Salad! Loaded with seasoned lentils, black beans, fresh veggies, and topped with guacamole, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips, it’s a satisfying and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
SEASONED LENTILS
- 1 can lentils (14 oz can)
- 1 cup black beans
- ½ cup salsa (use your favorite variety)
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt or season to taste
TACO SALAD
- 3 cups finely chopped lettuce (romaine or fancy leaf lettuce)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 ear of corn, cooked or 1/2 cup steamed kernels
- ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese (skip for vegan)
- ¼ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup sour cream (regular or vegan)
- tortilla chips for topping (I like to crush mine)
EXTRA TOPPINGS – CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES!
- fresh chopped cilantro
- chopped green onion
- pico de gallo
- pickled red onions
- hot sauce and/or taco sauce
- sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Seasoned Lentils: Drain and rinse lentils and black beans. Add to a small pan with salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Heat until warmed through.
- Taco Salad: Prep corn, chop veggies, and gather toppings. Divide lettuce and lentil mixture between bowls. Top with veggies, extras, guacamole, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on any swaps/extras.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 95g
- Fiber: 79g
- Protein: 26g
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