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Vegan Southwest BLT Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing
A healthy Southwest twist on the classic BLT sandwich.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- One 5 ounce package baby lettuce mix
- 1/2 cup coconut bacon
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced or minced, optional
- For garnish: tortilla strips fresh cilantro
For zesty lime dressing:
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare dressing: Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Add a little more water, if necessary, to reach the desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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To assemble salads: Divide the baby lettuce mix between six large dinner plates, or in a very large, shallow bowl. Top with the remaining ingredients. Serve with the dressing on the side.
Recipe Notes
-The cashews can be soaked in a bowl of water overnight or for several hours. Rinse and drain well, then proceed with the recipe.