Description
Experience a fiesta of flavors with this Ultimate Crispy Rice Taco Salad! This vibrant dish combines crunchy crispy rice, fresh veggies, and zesty lime dressing, making it perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. Quick to prepare and customizable, this salad offers satisfying crunch and bold flavors that will delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crispy rice (puffed or fried)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- If using uncooked rice, toast it in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and lettuce. Toss gently.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and squeeze lime juice on top. Toss again until well combined.
- Fold in the crispy rice carefully to maintain its crunch.
- Serve in bowls or plates topped with cheddar cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toasting/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg