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Taco Salad ~ Raw Vegan Recipe

serves 2 ~ $3.55 per serving

ingredients

  • 1/4 cup walnuts ($1.00)
  • 1 large tomato ($1.00)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 head romaine ($2.30)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced ($.20)
  • 1 small jalapeno, sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado ($.1.00)
  • black olives ($.50)
  • green olives ($.50)

  • 4 tablespoons cashew cream ($.60) {recipe below}

directions

  • Make the walnut taco meat first and set aside.
  • In a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, pulse the walnuts, half a tomato, cumin, and salt until chopped but still a little chunky.
  • To a bed of chopped romaine, add the walnut taco meat, the other half of tomato (chopped), sliced onion, a bit of sliced jalapeno, chopped avocado, and olives. 
  • Top with a couple scoops of cashew cream.

cashew cream 

  • 1/2 cup cashews ($2.00)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice ($.20)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Blend all ingredients in small blender until very smooth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

nutritional information

calories: 398      fat: 30 gr      carb: 26      protein: 13

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Steve Charity Boisseau

Just a question, it seems like a lot of the recipes have what some people may consider a lot of fat. Does it matter how much fat is in each meal because the fat comes from nuts (and other whole foods)? When eating raw, would someone who wants to lose weight ever count calories? I'm so curious about this. 🙂

Steve Charity Boisseau

I haven't made this yet, but I plan on doing it this weekend. Yum!

Steve Charity Boisseau

Wow!!! Does this really taste like taco salad? I love taco salad and would definitely give this a whirl. I've gotta buy your book, Lisa!!! I am making myself hungry just looking at your delicious recipes!!!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

This is my favorite taco salad. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

I used a very scant 1/2 tsp of salt in the walnut meat and found it way too salty. Next time I will start with 1/8 tsp and add more if needed. The cashew cream is so easy and so delicious!

Anonymous
Anonymous
10 years ago

Do you have to soak the cashews first?

Chrissy
Chrissy
11 years ago

This is my go to Taco Salad recipe !!!!

Its Fantastic !!!!

LoveFitnessVegan
11 years ago

I can't wait to try this!! It looks so delicious.

J. Simmons
11 years ago

Can you exchange the walnuts for another nut?

Asteracea
11 years ago

Yummy!

Anonymous
Anonymous
11 years ago

So simple yet looks delicious! Can't wait to make this.

Nia
Nia
11 years ago

Love the cashew cream recipe ~ It's so simple!

HiHoRosie
11 years ago

want!

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