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Healthy Taco Salad

Healthy Taco Salad with Shiitake ‘Meat’ and Cilantro Lime Dressing

This Healthy Taco Salad is packed with fresh veggies, crunchy tortilla strips, protein-rich black beans, and savory shiitake ‘meat,’ all drizzled with a creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 corn tortillas, sliced into strips
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1 medium head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 red radishes, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Jalapeño slices (optional)
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • For the Shiitake Taco ‘Meat’:
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and diced
  • 1 cup crushed walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss tortilla strips with olive oil and sea salt, then bake for 10-14 minutes until crispy.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook shiitake mushrooms until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add crushed walnuts and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in tamari, chili powder, and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, shredded cabbage, black beans, radishes, tomatoes, and avocado.
  7. Top with shiitake taco ‘meat’ and crispy tortilla strips.
  8. Drizzle with Cilantro Lime Dressing and garnish with lime wedges.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crunch, add roasted pumpkin seeds. To make it spicier, drizzle with hot sauce or extra jalapeños!

  • Author: Alexandra Roa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking & Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy taco salad, plant-based taco, shiitake meat, cilantro lime dressing