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Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat

Published: Jun 19, 2018 Updated: Jan 23, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat

This Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat is the perfect alternative if you’re craving tacos but you don’t have taco shells at home! The leafy greens, purple cabbage, corn, and tomatoes are the color- and flavorful base, the Walnut Meat Crumble adds a lovely crunch, and everything is topped with vegan mayo and cilantro! It’s such a quick and easy lunch to throw together.

Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, vegan mayo and cilantro

I’m not a salad person. I accept salad as a side dish, but as a main dish? Please… I’ve got better things to do (or eat) :D But for this Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat, I’ll gladly make an exception at any time.

All the deliciousness you would find in a Taco, you can find in this Salad Bowl:

  • Leafy greens
  • Purple cabbage
  • Corn
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Walnut ‘Meat’
  • Vegan mayo (you can even make your own vegan mayo!)
  • Cilantro

And the best part is, that you can satisfy your taco cravings with this Salad Bowl even when you don’t have any tortillas or taco shells at home.

Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, mayo and cilantro

Walnut Meat

Have you ever made Walnut Meat? It’s really easy and oh so delicious. It adds the perfect crunch and it’s quick to make. Some people prefer to bake the Walnut Meat, but I prefer using the pan because it won’t take that long and I rather watch the pan than the oven to prevent them from burning.

For the Walnut Meat, you’ll only need walnuts (duh!) and spices. But to make it more flavorful, I’ve added softened red onion and garlic to the mix. It’s so good! I could toss this crunchy Walnut Meat on anything.

Basically, you just chop up the walnuts in a food processor, add all the spices and toast it in the pan until crunchy. It only takes 10 minutes or so to make it!

Walnut Meat in a pan

Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, vegan mayo and cilantro

Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, vegan mayo and cilantro

I’ve never had a salad that colorful and flavorful, that also tasted that good. If only every salad could taste like that…I would eat salads more often!

Vegan Taco Salad with Walnut Meat, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, vegan mayo and cilantro

Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat

Bianca Haun | Elephantastic Vegan
This Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Walnut Meat is the perfect alternative if you're craving tacos but you don't have taco shells at home! The leafy greens, purple cabbage, corn, and tomatoes are the color- and flavorful base, the Walnut Meat Crumble adds a lovely crunch, and everything is topped with vegan mayo and cilantro! It's such a quick and easy lunch to throw together.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican, Vegan
Servings 2 people
Calories 563 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Walnut Meat

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup walnuts (raw, no shell, unsalted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed salad (I used a mix of Lollo Bionda, Lollo Rosso, arugula and spinach)
  • 1 cup purple cabbage (shredded)
  • 1/4 cup canned corn (rinsed and drained)
  • 4 cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayo (I've mixed it with a splash of water to make it easier to drizzle)
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Instructions
 

Walnut Meat

  • In a food processor, chop the peeled red onion and garlic clove. In a pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium to high heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and let it cook until softened and translucent.
  • Now chop the walnuts in the food processor until coarsely ground. Add them to the onion and garlic in the pan. Mix in the soy sauce, paprika powder, salt, and thyme. Combine everything and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until nice and toasty. Stir it every now and then to prevent it from burning. Add more salt or soy sauce to taste. 

Taco Salad Bowl

  • For the salad bowl, start with the leafy greens at the bottom, then the purple cabbage, Walnut Meat, add the cherry tomatoes, and corn. Drizzle the vegan mayo on top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 525mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1720IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3.1mg
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biancaHi, I’m Bianca! When I went vegan in 2012, I fell in love with food all over again.

You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Check out my first cookbook: The Veginner’s Cookbook!

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  1. Maria

    June 27, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    I’ve never had wallnut meat before, but I think this recipe will be my first time giving it a go! Looks so vibrant and tasty :)

    Maria

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    • Bianca

      June 28, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you, Maria! I hope you give it a try! It definitely changed my taco game :)

      Reply
  2. Brandy

    January 1, 2019 at 12:58 am

    Honestly that was fabulous!!! Could not believe the awesomeness of the flavor. I will eat this again and again!!! All vegan and non-vegan taco lovers need to try!! An absolutely must!! Super easy to make too!! Only thing I changed is that I sautéed the onions and garlic in water to keep it oil free. Worked like a charm!!!

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    • Bianca

      January 13, 2019 at 5:54 pm

      Wow, I’m so happy to hear this, Brandy! Thank you so much!! <3

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Portrait of Bianca HaunHi! I’m Bianca. On my blog, you’ll find easy & delicious vegan recipes. I love homemade bread, pancakes, avocado, and anything in between!

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