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plant based taco salad recipe

Taco Salad with Chipotle Ranch

Freshen up your plant based taco salad with this vegan chipotle ranch dressing! This vegan taco salad recipe is packed full of healthy vegetables and flavors making it a great plant based lunch idea! This salad recipe is oil-free, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, whole foods plant based, and dairy-free!
5 from 22 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Salad:

  • 3 heads romaine
  • 1 15.4oz can black beans
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 ½ cups corn
  • 1 avocado
  • 5 roma tomatoes
  • 3 corn tortillas

For the vegan chipotle ranch:

  • ½ cup soaked cashews
  • 1 can aquafaba (liquid from low sodium chickpeas)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions
 

To make the salad:

  • Begin by chopping the tortillas into strips and placing in the air fryer, or oven until crispy.
  • Chop the vegetables into bite sized pieces, and add to a salad bowl.

To make the dressing:

  • Make the dressing by simply combining all ingredients together in a high speed blender and blend. Once smooth, pour over salad and top with tortilla strips. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Easy, high protein vegan recipe, oil-free salad, simple
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