2ears fresh summer corn kernels removed to make about 2 cups
4large tomatoes
½cuplong-grain brown rice
1can (15 ounce) black beansrinsed and drained
1tablespoonchili powder
1teaspoonSriracha dry seasoning
1 ½teaspoonsdried oreganodivided
¼teaspoonsalt
½cupfresh cilantro leaveschopped
⅓cupprepared salsa
2cupsromaine lettuceshredded
1cupshredded white cheddar cheese
3cupscrumbled tortilla chips
1avocadodiced and tossed with the juice from 1 lime
Lime wedges for garnish
For the Salsa:
2cupschopped tomatoes
½small red onionsliced
1jalapenoseeds and ribs removed, rough chopped
1Serrano pepperseeds and ribs removed, rough chopped
¼cupfresh cilantro leaves
2clovesgarlicpeeled and crushed
Juice from 2 limes
½teaspoonground cumin
¼teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongranulated sugar
Instructions
For the Salad:
Place the rice in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 cup of water. Bring the rice and water to a boil over high heat. Stir and reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for about 35-45 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Uncover, cool slightly and set aside.
Pour the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and place over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add the shredded cabbage and sauté for a few minutes or until the cabbage starts to wilt. Coarsely chop 1 tomato and add it to the corn mixture along with the black beans, cooked rice, chili powder, Sriracha seasoning, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon oregano and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes start to break down. Add another tablespoon of water if the mixture seems dry. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
Chop the last 3 tomatoes and place in a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, prepared salsa, and ½ teaspoon oregano.
In a large bowl toss the lettuce with the bean mixture together until combined. Add half the salsa and half the grated cheese.
Serve topped with crumbled tortilla chips, diced avocado, and shredded cheese. Garnish with lime wedges and pass around the remaining salsa.
For the Salsa:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the onion, peppers and garlic. Process until chopped. Add the tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, sugar and salt. Pulse until mixture is combined, but still slightly chunky. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
The corn and rice mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve. Warm slightly before serving.
Store bought salsa and frozen corn both are great alternatives to speed up the process.
Taco Salad Recipe adapted from EatingWell: May/June 2010
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.