Not Sad Lunch - Nachos Salad Recipe

Name: Not Sad Lunch - Nachos Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups black beans, canned or cooked, drained (500g); 8 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded (200g); 1 1/2 cups ripe beefsteak tomato, chopped (300g); 1 1/2 cups English or other seedless cucumber, chopped (150g); 1 1/2 cups sweet pepper, any color except green, chopped (225g); 3-6 ounces Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, shredded or diced (100-200g); 2-4 whole limes; to taste cumin or coriander seeds, ground; to taste freshly ground pepper, black or multicolor; to taste sea salt; optional olive oil, extra virgin; garnish avocado, chiles, sour cream or thick yogurt and/or black brined olives; serve with Chilled lager (NSFW) or club soda; serve with Corn chips

Servings: persons

2 cups black beans, canned or cooked, drained (500g)
8 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded (200g)
1 1/2 cups ripe beefsteak tomato, chopped (300g)
1 1/2 cups English or other seedless cucumber, chopped (150g)
1 1/2 cups sweet pepper, any color except green, chopped (225g)
3-6 ounces Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, shredded or diced (100-200g)
2-4 whole limes
to taste cumin or coriander seeds, ground
to taste freshly ground pepper, black or multicolor
to taste sea salt
optional olive oil, extra virgin
garnish avocado, chiles, sour cream or thick yogurt and/or black brined olives
serve with Chilled lager (NSFW) or club soda
serve with Corn chips

1
Chop the lettuce and line 4 bowls or containers (each able to hold 4 cups) with it. Dice or coarsely chop the tomato, cucumber and pepper. Mix, divide in four and spoon over the lettuce.
2
Drain and rinse the beans. Divide in four and spoon over the vegetables.
3
Shred or chop the cheese & sprinkle on top. Season to taste.
4
To serve immediately, squeeze juice of 1/2 to 1 lime over each bowl/container. Olive oil is optional - if using, add it now. Garnish with avocado, sour cream or what you like. Mix, serve with corn chips, club soda and/or good chilled lager.
5
To serve later, store undressed, covered, in fridge if possible or room temp if not. Finish as in Step 4 - lime juice, optional oil, garnishes; then serve with corn chips and drinks.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups black beans, canned or cooked, drained (500g), 8 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded (200g), 1 1/2 cups ripe beefsteak tomato, chopped (300g), 1 1/2 cups English or other seedless cucumber, chopped (150g), and more.

Yes, Not Sad Lunch - Nachos Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Not Sad Lunch - Nachos Salad

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