a lighter version of the classic taco salad. Packed with vegetables and black beans in place of chicken for protein. The dressing is simply irresistible!
Brilliant and beautiful summer servings of mixed greens are my #1 side dishes to make during the warm season. Particularly, on the off chance that they are on the sound side yet still totally delicious.Today I am cooperating with BUSH’S® Beans to present to you this formula for Black Bean Taco Salad. It is one of my number one summer servings of mixed greens to make for picnics or patio barbecues and my family adores it! It very simple to stir up because of the comfort of dark beans instead of chicken. Sweet corn, red and orange small scale peppers and red onion add a fly of shading and a huge load of flavor. Throw everything with the 3-fixing dressing and appreciate!
In the event that you resemble me and totally can’t stand cilantro, you will LOVE the dressing I made for this plate of mixed greens. It has just 3 fixings and ideal for this side dish. I essentially mixed sharp cream, salsa and ground cumin. So great! It would be extraordinary as a garnish for tacos too! I additionally use it in my Dorito Taco Salad.I consistently have a few jars of BUSH’S® Black Beans in my wash room. I’ve been adding them to pretty much every Mexican dish I make. They are ideal substitute for meat since they have 7 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, are without cholesterol, sans gluten and low in fat. I love their smooth taste and surface.
I trust you will make the most of my wind on the taco salad and make a major bowl for your following summer picnic. It is bound to disappear!If making ahead, don’t add the dressing until not long prior to serving. Likewise, I suggest keeping the cleaved onion independently and mix in prior to serving. It will forestall the onion flavor from surpassing the dish.
Black Bean Taco Salad Recipe – lighter version of the classic taco salad. Packed with vegetables and black beans in place of chicken for protein. The dressing is simply irresistible!
Ingredients!
for the salad:
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 15 oz can BUSH’S® Black Beans rinsed and drained well
- 1 15 oz can whole kernel sweet corn rinsed and drained well
- 3 mini sweet red and orange peppers chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
!for the dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin.
Instructions
- Place lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, peppers and onion in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently together.
- In a mini blender, combine sour cream, salsa and cumin. Blend until smooth. Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
If making a day ahead, store in fridge with onion and dressing in separate containers.
