Vegetarian Taco Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022
The cute tortilla bowls that hold this Southwestern salad are a snap to bake int the oven. We use canned beans that include hot spices to punch up the flavor. —Susan LeBrun of Sulphur, Louisiana
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Ingredients

  • 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
  • 6 cups shredded romaine
  • 1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
  • Sliced jalapeno peppers, optional
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free ranch salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions

  1. Place four 10-oz. custard cups upside down in a shallow baking pan; set aside. Place the tortillas in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
  2. Bake at 425° for 1 minute. Place a tortilla over each custard cup, pinching sides to form a bowl shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove tortillas from cups to cool on wire racks.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, beans, tomato, cheese, onions, olives and jalapenos if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad ; toss to coat. Serve in tortilla bowls.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 257 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.