Layered Taco Salad Recipe | Plant-Based Summer BBQ Favorite

Celebrate the summer months with this bold and beautiful Layered Taco Salad! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with classic taco flavors layered with fresh veggies, creamy yogurt, and crunchy chips. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or heading to a picnic, this recipe is a guaranteed hit. Get the full recipe below or on my website here: https://www.christineavanti.com/recip... Ingredients: 4 small corn tortillas 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 ounces plant meat or veggie taco crumbles 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (see recipe below) ½ cup tomato sauce One 15-ounce can black beans, drained 1 cup salsa 1 cup Colby Jack cheddar cheese or vegan cheddar cheese 1 cup vegan yogurt, cashew or almond 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup sliced black olives 1 cup fresh or thawed corn 1 tomato, diced 2 avocados, peeled and diced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeño chilies, thinly sliced Pickled red onions and fresh lime for garnish Instructions: Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the corn tortillas into 4 triangles each and spread them on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until crisp. Set aside to cool. Step 2 - Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the plant meat and mash with a potato masher until crumbly. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 3–4 minutes, then add the tomato sauce. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Step 3 - In a large serving dish, layer the seasoned taco meat on the bottom. Continue layering in the following order: black beans, salsa, cheese, vegan yogurt, shredded lettuce, black olives, corn, tomatoes, avocado, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño slices. Step 4 - Top with pickled red onions. Serve immediately with the crispy baked tortilla chips. #tacosalad #mexicanfood #4thofjulyweekend #healthyrecipes #partyfood #summerrecipes #easyrecipes #cookout #potluckrecipes ----------------------- Subscribe to Christine Avanti for fun, healthy, delicious (and sometimes indulgent) recipes!    / @christineavanti   - - - - - - - - - 🩷 Website: https://www.christineavanti.com - - - - - - - - - 🩷 Join Our Community 🩷 Instagram:   / christine_avanti   Facebook:   / christineavanti   Pinterest:   / christineavanti