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Vegetarian Black Bean Salad with Crunchy Tacos

Oct 1, 2020 | Last Updated: Feb 4, 2021 | by Swati

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Protein rich, easy and quick Vegetarian Black Bean Salad Recipe | Black Bean Salad served in Crunchy Taco Shells

In mood for Mexican food or want to have Taco night but not sure what to decide or don't want elaborate meal. Here I bring you a super quick Mexican salad recipe that you can fill in crunchy Tacos or enjoy just like that with Nachos or Doritos.

Quick and easy salad or mini meal or starter for parties and get togethers. Black Bean Salad with protein rich black beans with salad veggies that you can serve in different ways. It can be a snack, a starter or a mini meal. It is budget friendly too and can be easily made for big gatherings.

Black Bean Salad

We love this super easy and so delicious Black Bean Salad and even my kids enjoy it. Once every fortnight this are our to go meal either for weekend afternoon or Friday Taco Night!!

We love Mexican food, and while writing the post I realized I have very few recipes for one of our favourite cuisine. Our favourite movie time snack is Nachos served with Guacamole and any of our favourite Salsa like this Mango and Strawberry Salsa when Mangoes are in season..

On cold fall and winter nights, I love this Vegetarian Nachos Soup. Other favourite are these Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers.

You can also try this two fusion recipes from the blog.. Cheesy Broccoli Quesadillas , Aloo Chane Taco Chaat (Boiled potatoes and black chickpeas served in taco shells with yogurt and sweet and spicy chutneys)

Mexican Food

Mexican food is very popular among Indians as the ingredients and flavors have so much in common. Indians like the heat in their food, spicy food, and so do Mexicans. The food is so vibrant and colorful with the use of bell peppers, tomatoes and salad veggies.  Mexican food is cooked in lot of garlic and in tangy flavors. Lots of beans like Black Beans, Kidney Beans are used in cooking along with veggies like corn, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, peppers, avocado are few to name here.

Tagging this black Bean Salad with Crunchy Nachos to my Facebook group Shh Cooking Secretly Challenge where the theme this month is Mexican Cuisine. This wonderful theme was suggested by Narmada who blogs at Nams Corner. For theme we have to make a Mexican dish of our choice, given to us by our partner of the month. Narmadha made these

For this theme and month my partner is Kalyani Sri from Sizzling Tastebuds. She gave Chilli Flakes and Lemon Juice as the secret ingredient to me and I gave her Cumin and Garlic Powder. She made Mexican Rice Burrito with Roasted Cauliflower and Taco Ranch Dressing for the theme .

Ingredients for Vegetarian Black Bean Salad with Crunchy Tacos

Black Beans - I used canned black beans. I always keep a few cans of beans so that I can use it whenever I need to use it in my cooking if needed urgently. You can also add red kidney beans if you want.

Veggies and Herbs - Boiled Corn(I used frozen),cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, lettuce , cilantro/fresh coriander leaves.

Salsa - Homemade or store bought

Sour Cream- Dairy or any plant/nut based for vegan friendly salad. Or, try this Vegan Creamy Cilantro dip without any cream. Incase you don't have Sour Cream or don't want to use it, you can also add greek yogurt.

Others(as required)-- Lemon Juice, red chilli flakes, black pepper, salt.

Crunchy Tacos or Nachos to serve the salad.

There is no specific measurement for the ingredients here. You can add the veggies and seasoning as per your preferences. In the recipe card I have given the ingredients as per 1 15 Oz. can of beans, that can be served for 2.

What are Black Beans and it's Benefits

Black Beans are classified as legumes and are also known as Turtle Beans due to the hard shell of the bean. They're three times cheaper than chicken, beef, or fish, and loaded with with fiber, folate, potassium, and protein. One of the best source of protein for Vegans and Vegetarians. Popularly used in Mexican Cuisine, you can add these to soups, stews, make filling for quesadillas, sandwiches and many more.

Black Beans are rich source of magnesium, so help to strengthen the bones, lower bad cholesterol. Potassium in these beans help to keep the blood pressure levels low, and the fibre helps to clear constipation and keeps the bloating away.

You can substitute Black Bean with Rajma or Red Kidney beans in the recipes.

Black Bean Salad

How to make Vegetarian Black Bean Salad

It is such a breeze making this salad , just mix all the ingredients together and serve as required.

To serve in  hard shelled Tacos, microwave it as per the package instructions, fill in the salad and serve. Or simple enjoy it as salsa with Nachos, Pita chips or Doritos.

Details in the recipe card

How to serve Black Bean Salad other than with Crunchy Tacos

The salad is a great appetizer for your parties, where you can serve it with crunchy nachos.

On hot summer afternoon serve in fresh lettuce wraps,

Or, even better for filling wholesome experience, make burritos with these nutritious Spinach Tortillas..

Taco Shells and Bean Salad

Black Bean Salad in Crunchy Tacos

Vegetarian Black Bean Salad with Crunchy Tacos

Swati
Vegetarian Black Bean Salad served in Crunchy Corn Tacos | Black Beans, Salad Veggies, Sour Cream and Salsa mixed together to make a delicious, healthy and filling salad.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Course Salads
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Knife to chop Veggies

Ingredients
  

For Black Bean Salad

  • 15 Oz Canned Black Beans or 400 gms
  • ½ Cup Sweet Corn
  • 1 Cup Finely Chopped Lettuce
  • 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onions or as required
  • Finely Chopped Cucumbers as required
  • Cherry Tomatoes halved as required
  • Jalapenos as required
  • Sour Cream as required
  • Tomato Salsa(Homemade or Store bought)
  • Sour Cream as required
  • Salsa as required
  • Red Chilli Flakes as required
  • Black Pepper Powder optional and as required
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop all the vegetables as per the required size to add in salad.
  • In a pan, boil water and add frozen sweet corn. Let it stand for a few minutes and then drain away the water.
  • Open the can of beans and drain the liquid. You can cook beans a bot as per the instructions on the can. Let it cool before making to salad.
  • In a mixing bowl add beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, salsa, lemon juice, chilli flakes, freshly grind black pepper powder, add sour cream as required.
  • Mix everything together. Top with finely chopped cilantro/fresh coriander.
  • Relish it with nachos or filling in taco shells.

To make Crispy Taco Shells

  • Cook Tacos as per the instructions on the package.

Assemble Tacos and Salad

  • To serve salad in tacos, fill tacos with the salad, top with more salsa, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo.

Notes

Make Pico de gallo with onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, lemon and cilantro and add to salad.
I have not added any cheese here but you can add as per your preference.
Keyword Mexican Bean Salad
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  1. Archana

    October 29, 2020 at 5:24 am

    Awesome. I want some tacos right now! Sounds healthy filling and delicious. Will make one awesome meal. Love the salad in the tacos definitely will be an added plus in my books.

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  2. Jayashree T.Rao

    October 24, 2020 at 5:31 am

    This is such a delicious and easy one to assemble Swati, lovely one. It will be ideal for dinner.

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    • Swati

      October 25, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you Jaya!!

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  3. NARMADHA

    October 23, 2020 at 6:16 am

    black bean and corn salad with crunchy tacos looks so inviting. Anyone will enjoy salad if served in taco shells. Very healthy and fulfilling dish.

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  4. Preethicuisine

    October 18, 2020 at 6:00 am

    Black bean salad with crunchy tacos is so tempting and delicious. My boys love Mexican flavours and this one works perfect. Been a while since I had tacos.

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    • Swati

      October 18, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks Preethi!! Time to make some now?

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  5. Seema Sriram

    October 18, 2020 at 1:28 am

    Absolutely love this! we love making a mess with crunchy tacos and forever loved only the crunchy ones better. These toppings are so perfect you have left me craving for some.

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    • Swati

      October 18, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      My kids always enjoy creating the mess of tidbits falling from the tacos .. it a healthy and fun meal for us too

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  6. Vasusvegkitchen

    October 15, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Black beans salad looks very tasty with stunning, the way you served it with tacos looks very inviting. Such a healthy and filling salad, love to have it as it is.

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    • Swati

      October 15, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Thank you Aruna!

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  7. Kalyani

    October 15, 2020 at 1:50 am

    I just bought taco shells last week, and guess what I shall be making with that 🙂 the addition of corn to the black beans is so so beatiful with the specks of golden..

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    • Swati

      October 15, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Do try it kalyani! You girls will also love it!

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  8. Anu Kollon

    October 14, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    These taco shells makes a salad such an interesting dish. I am sure it is also very filling with the beans and corn in them. Great recipe.

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  9. Poonam Bachhav

    October 13, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    Black bean salad with crunchy tacos looks so so inviting ! I am sure it must have been a flavorful treat.

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    • Swati

      October 14, 2020 at 1:16 am

      Thanks Poonam.. yes it is a very delicious!

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  10. Renu

    October 11, 2020 at 9:45 am

    Love tacos and love the salads which go in it. I like that you have made it so healthy by filing in with black bean salad.

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    • Swati

      October 11, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks you Renu.

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  11. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

    October 11, 2020 at 6:05 am

    I seem to have fallen for that salad! Just has all the textures and deliciousness that I would really love to have on a cold and lazy night... Looks super tempting!

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    • Swati

      October 11, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks Rafeeda!! Glad you liked this one!

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  12. the Girl Next Door

    October 07, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    I totally love these tacos - can't get over how colorful and pretty they look! I love the healthy and wholesome filling you have prepared too, with a dollop of sour cream for added flavour. 🙂

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    • Swati

      October 10, 2020 at 1:49 am

      Thank You Priya!!

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  13. priya vj

    October 04, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    Yim yum yum... cannot have enough of this anytime . Your taco shells look so beautiful loaded with all the delicious stuffing.

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    • Swati

      October 04, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks Priya!

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  14. Mayuri Patel

    October 04, 2020 at 10:15 am

    Love black bean and corn salad, its so delicious and filling. Love how you've served the salad in taco shells.This is all I need to make a complete flavorful and healthy meal.

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    • Swati

      October 04, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks Mayuriji! Indeed a healthy and complete meal.

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  15. POOJA PANDIT

    October 01, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Such a lovely dish! A favourite of the kids!

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