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Taco Salad with Creamy Paprika Dressing:
  • Quinoa - 2/3 cup , uncooked ((Or sub 2 cups uncooked. Skip for lower cal option))
  • Mushrooms - 1/2 lb , sliced
  • Olives - 2 oz , sliced
  • Tomatoes - 3 , chopped ((If using roma, use 4))
  • Avocados - 2 , medium-sized cubed
  • Romaine lettuce - 2/3 lb , chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves , minced
  • Cilantro - 1/4 bunch , chopped
  • Paprika - 1/2 tsp
  • Dijon mustard - 2 tsp
  • Red wine or sherry vinegar - 2 Tbsp
  • Honey - 1 Tbsp
  • Olive oil - 2 Tbsp
  • Plain yogurt - 3 Tbsp
  • Black beans (14 oz / 397 g can) - 1 can , rinsed and drained ((~2 cups))

Prep

  1. Combine quinoa with 2x the amount of water (or stock if your prefer) in a saucepan. Add in some salt. Bring to a boil covered. Lower heat, keep covered, and cook until liquid is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  2. Mushrooms - Slice. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead) 

  3. Olives / Tomatoes / Avocados / Romaine lettuce / Garlic / Cilantro - Prep as directed. 

  4. Make dressing - Mix garlic, paprika, Dijon, vinegar, honey, oil, and yogurt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead) 

  5. Beans - Rinse and drain. 

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Make

  1. All ingredients (quinoa, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, cilantro, and black beans) can be dressed and mixed in a big bowl, or you can also divide salad ingredients into serving portions and have everyone dress their own salad bowl. 


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