Raw taco salad.

Full of flavour.

This recipe is so easy to throw together and so satisfying, even on the colder days! Somehow it doesn’t feel like you are eating a salad. It’s full of flavour, nutrients, textures and colour. The combination of walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes creates a mincemeat like texture, perfect for this salad.

If you want to add more protein and fibre to this dish, you are welcome to add in black beans, chickpeas or any other legume you prefer. Of course, the raw taco salad wouldn’t be entirely raw any more, but I’m sure it would still be delicious. If you don’t have any walnuts, pecans will also work really well. This taco meat is so versatile and can be used in crunchy tacos, soft wraps or lettuce wraps. This is one of the best raw recipes I have tried- I’m sure you’ll love it too.

Serves 2

Ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

greens (spinach, rocket, salad leaves)
1 pepper

Walnut Taco ‘Meat’

½ cup walnuts
½ cup sundried tomatoes
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
Pinch of chilli flakes
Pinch of garlic salt

Guacamole

1 avocado
½ cup cherry tomatoes
1 lime
salt, pepper
pinch of garlic salt

Cashew Sauce

½ cup cashews
½ lemon
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt, pepper
1 tbsp water

Method

For the taco ‘meat’ you will need a food processor or blender. It is best to use a food processor as it will give you that chunky consistency. Blend the walnuts, sundried tomatoes, paprika, chilli flakes, garlic salt and tamari or soy sauce. Set aside in a bowl for assembling later. For the Guacamole, smash 1 avocado, garlic salt, juice of 1 lime and the chopped cherry tomatoes. Mix together well and set aside.

For the cashew sauce, soak the cashews for 5-10 minutes. Then drain and add to a blender, with the juice of ½ lemon, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and a little water - blend until smooth and creamy. Next place the greens into your bowl. Slice 1 pepper and place on top. Then a generous handful of the taco ‘meat,’ guacamole and cashew cream.

Nutrition Fact

Walnuts contain the Omega 3, Alpha Linolenic Acid. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) is a true “essential” omega-3 because our bodies can’t make it on its own. Omega 3’s are known for supporting heart, brain and eye health at all stages of life.