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Home » Daniel Fast Compliant » Yummy Raw Walnut Taco Salad

Yummy Raw Walnut Taco Salad

Published: Aug 20, 2021 · Modified: Dec 7, 2021 by Gigi & Sersie

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This Yummy Raw Walnut Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing is flavorful and nutrient dense. The vegan taco meat in this recipe could be used for tacos, on a baked potato, on a pizza, and even in a breakfast burrito.

I’m always in the mood for tacos, but I’m not always up for preparing them. So, when I figured out a way to have tacos without having to make tacos, I did a happy dance in my kitchen. If you ever felt like the delicious flavors of a taco all rolled into a salad, then you will love this Yummy Raw Walnut Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing.

There is something pleasing about creating a fast meal during the hot summer months without firing up all the pots and pans in the kitchen. The secret flavor weapon in this salad is the walnut meat made with sundried tomatoes, Simple Homemade Date Syrup (or a date), and a blend of spices.

What is vegan taco meat made of?

Prepackaged plant based taco meat is often made with a lot of salt and other additives. This vegan taco meat recipe is made of 10 whole food ingredients:

  1. Raw walnuts
  2. Sundried tomatoes (no oil)
  3. Garlic
  4. Aminos (coconut or regular)
  5. Smoked paprika
  6. Ground cumin
  7. Chili powder
  8. Date (or Simple Homemade Date Syrup)
  9. Jalapeno
  10. Water

More about the vegan taco meat in this Yummy Raw Walnut Taco Salad. . .

With a portion size of about ¼ of a cup, this vegan taco meat may appear small, it's big in flavor. Therefore, you just need a little to give this salad that spicy-sweet kick.  Walnuts provide you with healthy omega 6 and 3 essential fatty acids. But a little goes a long way. Walnuts are calorie-dense, so if weight loss is a goal, stick to the portion size of this recipe.

The other toppings and dressing

This salad has all your favorite taco toppings like pinto beans, tomatoes, roasted corn, bell peppers, and onions. The oil-free Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing has silken tofu, cilantro, fresh lime juice and a melody of spices brings this salad together.  This creamy dressing complements the spicy-sweet walnut meat and creates an explosion of flavors that will have you throw out the idea that salads are boring. Lastly, the oven-baked corn tortilla gives this salad a beautiful crunch. This salad is fast and easy to put together and will undoubtedly be a crowd-pleaser.

— Sersie

Gigi and Sersie on Zoom preparing the Yummy Raw Walnut Meat Taco Salad during their monthly cook & chat... girls night in! Live in the Facebook Group.
Gigi and I tested this recipe out during our monthly cook & chat... girls' night in! Live in the Facebook Group.
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Add raw walnut vegan taco "meat" ingredients to food processor
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Pulse in food processor to desired consistency
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Yummy Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Ingredients

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Raw Walnut Taco "Meat"

½ cup of walnuts (optional: soak for 2 to 8 hours for easier digestion)

2 sun-dried tomatoes (no oil, just plain; if firm, soak in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften)

1 clove of minced garlic

½ tsp of aminos (coconut or regular)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp of ground cumin

1 tsp of chili powder

½ pitted date soaked in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften (or 1 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup)

1 Tbsp of water

1 Tbsp of minced jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)

Tortilla

2 corn tortillas, chopped into strips

Salad Base and Remaining Toppings*

8 cups of mixed baby salad greens, spinach or chopped romaine lettuce

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 large tomato (or 2 small tomatoes), chopped

1 cup roasted corn

½ cup sliced red onion

*Other optional toppings include more cilantro, olives, avocado, shredded carrots, shredded purple cabbage, green onions, diced mango, sliced cucumber, mushrooms, black beans, and nutritional yeast.

Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing


Instructions

Raw Walnut Taco "Meat"

Add all ingredients to a food processor, and pulse to desired texture. Add more water as needed. It should resemble minced meat with a slight bit of texture.

Tortilla

Put sliced tortillas into the oven or air fryer at 350F and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy.

Assemble Salad

Divide salad greens, spinach or lettuce between four large bowls. Top each with ¼ of the taco meat, pinto beans, and remaining toppings. Add cilantro lime ranch dressing, and oven (or air fryer) baked tortilla strips for added crunch. Enjoy! 

Any unused raw walnut taco meat can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. 

Notes

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Lunch/Dinner Entrée

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