Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette

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These hearty, vegetarian taco salad bowls are loaded with avocado, beans and crispy tortilla strips then drizzled with a honey lime vinaigrette. 

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Vegetarian Taco Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

These hearty, vegetarian burrito bowls are loaded with avocado, beans and crispy tortilla strips then drizzled with a honey chipotle vinaigrette. 

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Taco Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

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Liz Scooping Out Avocado

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To top, I whisk together a quick and easy vinaigrette made with fresh lime juice, honey and garlic. Drizzle in a little olive oil to thin then season with salt and pepper before serving.

Vegetarian Burrito Bowls Recipe

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Vegetarian Taco Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Vegetarian Burrito Bowls with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

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These hearty, vegetarian taco salad bowls are loaded with avocado, beans and crispy tortilla strips then drizzled with a honey lime vinaigrette. 
PREP: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 8 cups romaine (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (cubed)
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo
  • ½ cup tortilla chip strips (optional garnish)
  • pickled jalapeños (optional garnish)

Black Bean Corn Salsa

  • ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen and defrosted)
  • ½ cup red onion (minced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (minced)
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • salt to taste

Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

  • To assemble your salad bowls, fill each bowl with two cups of the romaine and 1/4 of the avocado cubes. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the Pico de Gallo then top each salad with 1/4 dup of the mixture. In another bowl, mix together the black bean corn salsa and top each salad with 1/3 cup of the mixture.
  • Lastly, whisk together the vinaigrette and drizzle over each bowl. Garnish with tortilla strips and pickled jalapeños if you wish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 8890IUVitamin C: 24.5mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1.9mg

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