Taco Salad with Beans

Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Taco Salad with Beans is the perfect balance of flavor and freshness for a quick, satisfying meal. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. The addition of crunchy tortilla chips and shredded cheddar cheese brings irresistible texture, while a zesty homemade lime-cumin dressing ties everything together. Infused with bold chili powder and fresh cilantro for a Mexican-inspired twist, this 15-minute no-cook recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant party centerpiece. Healthy, easy, and bursting with flavor, this taco salad is a fiesta in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large Avocado
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Lime
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the bowl along with the corn kernels.

Step 4

Peel and dice the avocado, then layer it into the salad along with the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

Lightly crush the tortilla chips into smaller bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, juice of the lime, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt to prepare the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing evenly over the salad. Gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients in the dressing.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1513.3 grams (1513.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2232

Total Fat 144.40g	185%
Saturated Fat 39.30g	197%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.60g
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 3762mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 190.10g	69%
Dietary Fiber 50.70g	181%
Total Sugars 24.50g
Protein 70.60g	141%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1298mg	100%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 2530mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 32.5%