Taco Salads are all the rage at most restaurants but can pack a lot of calories! Plus, not many restaurants offer vegetarian versions. This is my take on a healthy Taco Salad, sans the meat. Made with brown rice, fresh veggies, and herbs, this version is a healthy alternative. I have even added Grilled Scallops and Shrimp to this salad and it was incredible!
Ingredients
- • 1 large onion chopped
- • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- • 1 cup of fresh corn (stripped straight from 3 ears of corn)
- • 1 large red pepper, diced
- • 1 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- • 1 1/2 cups of cooked brown rice
- • 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro
- • 1/2 cup fresh salsa
- • 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning
- • 1/4 tsp of salt (to taste)
- • 3 cups of shredded romaine lettuce
- • 1 avocado, sliced
- • 1 8 oz bag of cheese (mexi-cheese blend)
- • 2 cups of crumbled tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1. Heat oil in a large pan.
- 2. Add corn, red pepper and onion, stirring until the onion begins to brown (approx 5 min).
- 3. Add to above mixture the rice, beans, taco seasoning 1/4 cup of cilantro and salt to taste.
- 4. Stir all ingredients together. Let cool.
- 5. Combine remaining cilantro and fresh salsa.
- 6. Combine lettuce with rice/bean mixture, salsa and 3/4 cup of cheese.
- 7. Top with crumbles tortilla and remaining cheese and avocado.
- 8. Sprinkle with fresh lime juice.
Nutrition Info and Tips
Calories: 375 , Fat: 17 grams (using regular cheese) it can be lowered by using non or low-fat versions.















