Description
A vibrant and refreshing Tomato & Black Bean Taco Salad featuring a zesty lime dressing, fresh vegetables, crunchy taco shells, and nutty pumpkin seeds. This easy-to-make salad combines bold flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or dinner with a Mexican-inspired twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1 lime, juiced
- 12g coriander, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (deseeded if preferred less heat)
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
Salad
- 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 romaine lettuce, chopped
- 198g can sweetcorn, drained
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
Garnish
- 4 crunchy taco shells, crumbled
- 25g pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, combine the lime juice, finely chopped coriander, ground cumin, finely chopped jalapeño pepper, and rapeseed oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Stir to blend all the flavors thoroughly.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the drained and rinsed black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, drained sweetcorn, and finely chopped red pepper to the dressing. Toss all the ingredients gently but thoroughly to ensure even coating with the dressing.
- Add taco shells and pumpkin seeds: Crumble the crunchy taco shells into the salad and mix carefully to distribute the crunch throughout. Finally, scatter the pumpkin seeds over the top for added texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad straightaway to enjoy the fresh crispness of the vegetables and the crunch of the taco shells and seeds.
Notes
- Deseed the jalapeño if you prefer a milder heat level.
- For a vegan version, confirm that the taco shells contain no animal-derived ingredients.
- To add more protein, top with grilled chicken or include avocado slices.
- This salad is best served fresh; the taco shells will lose their crunch if left to sit.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keywords: tomato, black bean, taco salad, lime dressing, vegetarian, quick salad, Mexican salad, healthy lunch
