Fiesta Salad (Paleo & Vegan)
 
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Bursting with flavor this colorful fiesta salad made with meatless "taco meat" is the perfect lunch to share with a friend.
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 6 cups spring mix
  • 1 large carrot - julienned
  • ⅓ - ½ cup chopped purple onion
  • 10 grape tomatoes sliced
  • 3 tablespoons homemade salsa
  • 3 tablespoons sweet jalapeno relish (or guacamole)
  • avocado vinaigrette - optional
  • Meatless Taco Meat:
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • or you can use taco seasoning packet instead of individual seasonings
Instructions
  1. In medium bowl mix chopped walnuts and seasonings together. Instead of using individual seasonings you can use taco seasoning if you prefer. Add olive oil and mix until olive oil coats all the nut and seasoning mixture. Set aside.
  2. Toss spring mix and julienned carrot together, divide and lay as salad base on two plates.
  3. Divide other ingredients in half. Place portion of "taco meat" in a scoop on each plate. Do the same with the tomatoes, onions, salsa, and relish or guacamole. You will have your "taco meat" and other toppings gracing a bed of lettuce.
  4. Optional: Drizzle a little avocado vinaigrette over salad.
  5. Serves two for lunch.
Recipe by Thyme and Tarragon at https://thymeandtarragon.com/fiesta-salad-paleo-vegan/