Walnut Taco Salad Bowl
Looking for a delicious plant-based twist on taco night? This Walnut Taco Salad Bowl delivers all the flavor and crunch you crave — without the meat! Made with a hearty mix of walnuts and lentils, seasoned with savoury sauces and spices, this salad is packed with texture and taste. Topped with a creamy cilantro mayonnaise and crunchy tortilla chips, it’s a wholesome, flavourful meal that’s easy to throw together any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the Walnut Taco “Meat”:
- 100g Lifestyle Food Raw Walnuts, ground into a rough texture
- 1½ cups brown lentils
- 1-2 tsp tomato sauce
- 1-2 tsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Dash of water
For the Salad:
- 2 cups chopped salad leaves
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Diced peppers
- Fresh jalapeño (sliced)
- Fresh herbs
- Tortilla chips (to serve)
- Avocado
For the Cilantro Mayonnaise:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Handful of cilantro
- 1-2 tsp lime juice
- 1-2 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Method:
- Cook the Taco Mix: Heat a dollop of olive oil in a pan. Add the walnuts, lentils, tomato sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, nutritional yeast, and a dash of water. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until fragrant and heated through, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, onion, peppers, jalapeño, and fresh herbs. Add avocado if desired, and top with the warm walnut-lentil taco mix.
- Make the Cilantro Mayonnaise: In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Drizzle the cilantro mayo over the salad, add a handful of crunchy tortilla chips, and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love It
This Walnut Taco Salad Bowl is a flavourful, high-protein plant-based meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The walnuts add a delicious crunch, while the lentils make it hearty and filling. The creamy cilantro mayo ties everything together for a fresh, zesty finish.
