Taco Salad with Creamy Hummus Dressing

Recipe:

Servings: 2-3

Time: 20-30 minutes

For the taco meat:

• 1-2 cups carne de soya (can sub tofu, tempeh, or beans!)

• 1 tbs oil

• 1/2 medium onion chopped

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 1 bell pepper sliced

• 1-2 tbs soy sauce

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

For the salad:

• 1-2 tbs hummus of choice + 1-2 tbs water

• baby spinach

• lettuce of choice

• grape tomatoes

• cilantro

• cucumber chopped

• Fat-free tortilla chips or tostadas

• avocado

1. Chop all veggies

2. Heat oil over medium heat in a medium pan. Add the onions and bell pepper and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Add the carne de soya, soy sauce, and spices and cook until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

3. Make the dressing by mixing the hummus with water until it becomes a pourable, creamy consistency.

4. Assemble the salad starting with the spinach and lettuce, top with the taco meat, followed by the remaining veggies and the dressing. Mix and enjoy!

This a quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe that tastes great and is super filling! I used to be against eating salads as a vegan because I didn't think that they were substantial enough but it's really all about using the right substitutes and adding some carbs into it! I always find that the most filling and satisfying meals are those that contain a good serving of protein, fats, and carbs! I don't believe in cutting any food group out. Over the past year I have started eating salads similar to this one almost daily to make sure that I get in plenty of fresh, raw veggies. The hummus dressing might seem weird but I promise, if you have a good hummus flavor, it will really bring the salad together! I used the HEB hatch pepper hummus which fits really well with the Mexican flavors that I added to this salad. You could also add some salsa but I found that I really didn't need it in this one! Comment down below if you try this recipe and what you did or would do differently!