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HEALTHY TACO SALAD

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Equipment Required: Blender, Oven, Food Processor, Large Bowl

Ingredients:

Salad:

  • Romaine lettuce or any leafy green
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Bell peppers (green, yellow, and red), diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Avocado Dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Taco Filling:

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup mushrooms, roasted
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1/2 Roma tomato
  • 1/2 cup corn (add after processing)
  • 1 stalk celery, small diced (add after processing)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dressing:

    • In a blender, combine the ripe avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Prepare the Taco Filling:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Place mushrooms on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes until they soften.
    • In a food processor, combine walnuts, roasted mushrooms, red pepper, Roma tomato, chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and garlic powder. Pulse until the mixture is well mixed but still has texture.
    • Stir in the corn and diced celery after processing to add texture.

  3. Assemble the Salad:

    • In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, sliced red onion, diced bell peppers, shredded carrot, shredded red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and pumpkin seeds.
    • Add the taco filling and toss well to combine.
    • Drizzle with the creamy avocado dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve this healthy taco salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures. It’s perfect as a nutritious lunch or dinner that supports overall health with cancer-preventive nutrients.

Nutritional Commentary: This taco salad is packed with a variety of vegetables and spices known for their anti-inflammatory properties and cancer-preventing potential. The inclusion of nuts and seeds adds healthy fats and proteins, making this salad not only delicious but also deeply nourishing.