Raw Vegan Taco Salad

Burrito bowls, burritos, nachos, and salads are some of my favorite vegan recipes to make. I just finished my 21 Day Vegan Challenge group, and during the last week of the group I ate only a raw vegan diet. I felt really great, and I decided to start incorporating more raw meals into my week. I had decided to make taco salad for dinner, so I made a raw version and another version with tofu as well. Normally I make walnut meat, but I was out of walnuts. So, I improvised and hoped for the best. I used cashews instead, and I am so glad that I did! I will probably use cashews for this recipe from now on. The sweetness of the cashews combined with the seasoning that I used made the salad extraordinary. 

I don't know why I didn't think of making cashew meat before now! Sometime the best recipes happen accidentally. Occasionally I have a bunch of ingredients to put together, and I think it's going to make the best recipe...and it doesn't happen. I don't do that often, but sometimes what I think is great in my head doesn't translate as greatness to my taste buds with the finished product. Trial and error. Anyway, if you like cashews I think you will be pleased with this recipe.

Fresh, zesty, packed with protein and fiber, and only 10 ingredients to make!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Raw Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 1

Ingredients

• 3 cups baby romaine lettuce
• 1 cup (chopped salad kit containing chopped green cabbage, romaine, carrots, and green onions. Using a salad kit saves time!)
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/4 cup grape tomatoes sliced
• 1 cup cashews
• 3 tbsps chili powder 
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• 2 tbsps lime juice

Instructions

• Soak cashews in warm water for 30 min. Drain and place into food processor.
• Add lime juice to processor, and pulse until cashews reach a creamy, meaty, consistency.
• Remove from processor, and stir in cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder. Set aside.
• Add romaine lettuce and chopped salad to plate, and top with avocado, diced red onion, and tomatoes. 
• Spoon cashew meat atop salad.
• Adjust recipe to make more servings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 salad Calories: 187  Fat: 12g  Saturated Fat: 2g 
Carbohydrates: 25g   Sugar: 3.7g   Sodium: 171mg  Fiber: 12g   Protein: 8.5g