Quinoa Taco Salad
This Recipe Is:
My vegan quinoa taco salad is sans tomatoes. And bean-free. No customary black beans here. But if you love black beans with a white hot passion, add 'em in. You can also add crumbled goat cheese on top, if you desire.
Ingredients
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1 cup
quinoa, cooked in two cups water
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as needed
extra virgin olive oil
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juice from 2 limes
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to taste
sea salt
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2-3 tablespoons
cilantro or parsley, fresh chopped
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1 half small
red or purple onion, diced fine
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1 small
yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced fine
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1 cup
corn kernels, roasted (I used frozen, roasted on a cookie sheet for 6-7 minutes, then cooled)
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1 large head
of crisp romaine lettuce, washed, dried, sliced crosswise
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1 large
avocado, pitted, peeled, diced
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gluten-free tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa per package instructions. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Scoop the quinoa into a bowl.
- Drizzle the cooked quinoa with extra virgin olive oil and toss to coat. Squeeze on fresh lime juice and toss again. Season the mixture with sea salt, to taste.
- Add in the fresh chopped cilantro, diced red onion, diced yellow pepper, and roasted corn kernels. Stir lightly to distribute. Taste test for seasoning adjustments.
- Line four salad bowls or plates with the fresh romaine. Spoon the quinoa salad on the center of the lettuce. Add the diced avocado to each plate. Tuck in a few tortilla chips around the edges.
- Serve with an extra lime wedge.
More Options:
Add a cup of chilled, drained black beans, if you like your taco salad super hearty.
Add sliced red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, if you desire.
Sprinkle with the cheese of your choice.
Serve with your favorite salsa on the side.
Reviewed July 16, 2012
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Nutritional Information
Makes: 4 servings
- Calories240
- Carbohydrates41.2 g
- Dietary fiber5.4 g
- Cholesterol0 mg
- Fat4.4 g
- Saturated fat.6 g
- Sodium24 mg
- Protein6.7 g
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