Taco Salad with Smoky Lime Cashew Créma
Ingredients:
For the créma:
3 tablespoons of basic cashew cream
2 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or agave
1 teaspoon of chopped cilantro/coriander (or you can use mint if you aren't a cilantro fan)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Pinch of salt
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
For the salad:
Handful of baby lettuce leaves (or lettuce of choice)
1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup cooked black beans
1/4 medium sized red or yellow bell pepper/capsicum
1/3 cup cooked corn kernels
1/2 medium tomato, sliced or cut into wedges
1/4 cup diced cucumber
2 tablespoons of grated almond cheese (or you can use cheddar or mozzarella)
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1) For the créma: Finely chop the cilantro. Mix cilantro with the remaining créma ingredients. Adjust salt to taste. Put aside.
2) Flatten the piece of bell pepper out onto a hot, lightly greased pan. Season with salt & pepper and grill until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool before slicing.
3) Place lettuce onto a plate and then add all remaining salad ingredients. Toss the salad lightly and then top with the créma. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Enjoy!