CALIFORNIA GROWN

The Best Taco Salad Recipe With Walnut Taco Meat

Traditional meat-filled taco salads are a delicious staple in many households, but have you ever thought about switching the traditional meat-based filling for something a little different? Enter: walnut taco meat, a homemade plant-based ground beef alternative that is easy to make and tastes great!

Are California walnuts good for you?

Walnuts, which are grown in California, are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits.

What are the benefits of California walnuts?

These nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties.

What ingredients are needed to make this recipe for walnut taco meat?

INGREDIENTS:

WALNUTS

PECANS

ALMONDS

INGREDIENTS:

SUN-DRIED PEPPERS

SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

 OLIVE OIL

INGREDIENTS:

CUMIN

CORIANDER

PIMENT d'VILLE CHILE FLAKES 

INGREDIENTS:

GARLIC POWDER

ONION POWDER

TAMARI OR SOY SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:

CILANTRO

KOSHER SALT

This recipe is actually incredibly simple to make too – just rehydrate the sun-dried tomatoes and peppers in boiling water. Then pulse all of the ingredients together in a food processor until it resembles the look and texture of ground beef. The end result is a flavorful, protein-packed no-cook meat substitute that is perfect for tacos, burritos, and salads.

SUPER EASY!

How to serve walnut taco meat.

One of the best ways to serve this walnut taco meat is in a taco salad! You can build your taco salad any way you like with ingredients that you already have on hand. I’ll walk you through how we built ours, but just keep in mind that there are all sorts of delicious toppings not featured here that you could use like beans, pickled onions, or pico de Gallo.

HOW TO SERVE:

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