Happy National Taco Day!

So it’s been a very long time since I put out a new blog and National Taco Day seemed like the perfect reason to end that drought!!!

At the Gonzales house we enjoy tacos at least once a week!

Chicken tacos, fish tacos, ground beef tacos, pulled pork tacos, on corn tortillas, sprouted grain tortillas, taco salads…you get the point!

I decided to shake things up in honor of today’s holiday and made the most delicious taco pasta salad!

Here’s what you need:
1 package of cooked pasta (I used Banza)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 (15 oz) can corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed
1 pound ground turkey (seasoned with taco seasoning)
4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce

Throw it all in a bowl #TSIAB and top with dressing!

CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING (dairy free btw!)
1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
1 packed cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise (I love Sir Kensington’s)
1/3 cup canned full fat coconut milk
fresh squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 a lime)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Throw all that in your food processor or Vitamix and blend!

This is the perfect combo of protein, veggies and FFCs (fiber filled carbs) making it a delicious lunch!

Enjoy!