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Vegan Taco Salad – Mexican food is my favorite food so obviously, taco salad is my favorite salad – there are several variations on the site but, I think this is my favorite. Filling and full of flavor, this is definitely one to try!
Vegan Taco Salad
Author: Theresa
Recipe type: Salad
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Serves: 6
Vegan Taco Salad – this one’s a keeper, you won’t miss the dairy, bursting with spicy flavor this is my favorite salad.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 c raw quinoa, cooked and cooled
- ½ jalapeno, minced
- ¼ c diced red onion
- ¼ c diced green onion
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ½ c black olives, chopped
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ears roasted corn
- few handfuls baby spinach
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 avocados, chopped
- ¼ c cilantro, minced
- ⅔ c raw sunflower seeds, toasted
- crushed corn chips
Dressing
- ½ block tofu, drained and patted dry (I used extra firm)
- 3 t cayenne
- 4 t cumin
- 2 t garlic powder
- ½ jalapeno, minced
- 2 T red onion, chipped
- 3 T Veganaise
- 3-4 T vegetable broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ c cilantro, minced
- salt & pepper
- Cholulu
Instructions
- For salad; layer salad in big bowl, begin with quinoa and end with chips, layer the rest how you like. For dressing; put tofu through cilantro in high-powered blender and process until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper and Cholulu (we like spicy, so I add quite a bit but, add to your taste preference).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
If you like this Vegan Taco Salad be sure to leave me a comment or give this recipe a rating!
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