Crispy Taquito Salad
Inexpensive Meal Idea: How José Olé Helps You Save AND Eat Your Greens
Meet the unlikely ingredient that’s key to saving money AND adding more vegetables to your diet: José Olé taquitos. Salads can be a tough sell for many people. But adding more vegetables to your diet has been research-proven time and time again to support a healthy lifestyle and overall longevity. So, why not add more vegetables alongside the cost- and time-saving freezer favorite you know and love?
In this recipe, savory taquitos meet earthy avocado, zingy red onion and sweet cherry tomatoes to create a salad that’s comes together in minutes, is a budget friendly meal and, most importantly, tastes downright delicious. Plus, the recipe is flexible as long as you have an anchor protein like José Olé taquitos.
The trick to a great salad lies in simplicity. As a rule of thumb, try to use at least one cooked ingredient (taquitos, in this case) and vary the textures and flavors of your toppings to keep things interesting – no expensive ingredients required. Mix things up: choose your favorite in-season veggies and greens to keep costs down. Shredded cheese can be purchased on sale and frozen until you’re ready to use it, too, keeping it at hand for future taquito salads and other easy dinners on a budget.
Ingredients
- 1 box José Olé Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
- 4 cups chopped romaine or greens of choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 avocado, diced or sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, diced
Zesty Lime Dressing
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt + pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Pico de gallo or salsa
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Crushed tortilla chips
Directions
1. Cook taquitos per package instructions until golden and crispy, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine romaine, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a large bowl.
3. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Alternatively, add the dressing ingredients in a sealable jar, close the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
4. Toss greens with dressing, then top with taquitos, avocado, and shredded cheese and serve.
5. Optional: Add pico de gallo, sour cream or crushed chips for extra flavor and crunch.
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