Healthier Version Of A Classic Recipe

Nacho Salad

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Nacho Salad

Nacho salad - Perfect for Taco Tuesday | Photo: Alina Wohldorf

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
259
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Those who suffer from stress more often can use kidney beans for a little more relaxation. The high content of magnesium in the legumes can help relieve nervousness and lack of concentration, as well as other symptoms of stress.

The nacho salad is perfect for Taco Tuesday or the next party buffet. You can vary the dressing: How about a hot chili tomato sauce, for example?

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie259 cal.(12 %)
Protein13 g(13 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates26 g(17 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage10.7 g(36 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E3.1 mg(26 %)
Vitamin K43.2 μg(72 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.9 mg(33 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate97 μg(32 %)
Pantothenic acid0.8 mg(13 %)
Biotin7.7 μg(17 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C88 mg(93 %)
Potassium872 mg(22 %)
Calcium165 mg(17 %)
Magnesium81 mg(27 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine11 μg(6 %)
Zinc2 mg(25 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.4 g
Uric acid88 mg
Cholesterol12 mg
Complete sugar7 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
10 ozs Iceberg lettuce
1 red Bell pepper
9 ozs Cherry tomatoes
8 ozs Kidney beans (drained weight; can)
8 ozs Corn
2 Red onions
2 ozs Cheddar cheese
½ Avocado
1 organic lime
1 garlic clove
1 handful cilantro
salt
peppers
1 ¾ ozs Tortilla chip
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Immersion blender

Preparation steps

1.

Clean lettuce, wash, shake dry and cut lettuce leaves into strips. Also clean and wash the peppers, then remove the core and seeds and dice the peppers. Clean, wash and halve cherry tomatoes.

2.

Drain kidney beans and corn in a colander, rinse, and drain again. Peel onion, halve, and cut into fine strips. Grate cheddar cheese.

3.

For the dressing, halve the avocado, remove the pit and lift the flesh out of the skin. Wash the lime, then grate the peel and squeeze out the juice. Peel garlic and chop coarsely. Wash cilantro, take leaves off of the stem and shake dry. Place avocado, lime zest, and lime juice, garlic, and cilantro leaves with 3 ounces of water in a tall container and puree finely with a hand blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4.

Layer prepared ingredients for salad in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with tortilla chips and serve nacho salad.

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