Terrific Taco Salad Diabetic Vegetarian Friendly Recipes

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn; cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop 1 tomato. Add it to the pan along with rice, beans, chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato cooks down, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes. Combine with cilantro, salsa and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl.
• Toss lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, half the fresh salsa and 2/3 cup cheese. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips and the remaining cheese, passing lime wedges and the remaining fresh salsa at the table.

TERRIFIC TACO SALAD (DIABETIC, VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Combine ground burger, cumin and salsa in microwaveable bowl; cover with paper towel.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 min or until heated through, stirring after each 30 sec's
• Place 1-1/2 cups of the lettuce on each of 2 salad plates; top evenly with the beans, corn, peppers and ground burger mixture.
• Sprinkle with the cilantro and lime juice.

VEGETARIAN TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Place four 10-oz. custard cups upside down in a shallow baking pan; set aside. Place the tortillas in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 425° for 1 minute. Place a tortilla over each custard cup, pinching sides to form a bowl shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove tortillas from cups to cool on wire racks., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, beans, tomato, cheese, onions, olives and jalapenos if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad ; toss to coat. Serve in tortilla bowls.

RAVIOLI SALAD, DIABETIC FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Cook ravioli according to package directions, except omit any oil or salt. Add broccoli and carrots the last 3 minutes of cooking time (return to boiling after vegetables are added and then finish cooking). Drain. Rinse with cold running water; drain again.
• In a large bowl combine, pasta mixture and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 6 hours.
• To serve, gently stir tomato and pea pods into salad. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.
• Makes 8 (1-cup) side-dish servings.

TACO SALAD.... VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Brown yellow onion in oil.
• Add veg. beef; warm through.
• Add taco seasoning and water according to package directions.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• In large bowl mix together lettuce, tomato, cheese, red onion and peppers.
• Add cooled beef mixture.
• Just before serving toss with the dressing.
• Just as you put the salad on the table crush 1/3 bag of Doritos and add to salad leaving the rest on the side for people who want extra.