Vegetarian Taco Salad (Low Calorie Options)

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (see Tip) or frozen, thawed
• 4 large tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice (see Tip)
• 1-15-ounce can black, kidney or pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup prepared salsa
• 2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
• 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 2-1/2 cups coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
• Lime wedges for garnish

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn; cook, stirring, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Coarsely chop 1 tomato. Add it to the pan along with rice, beans, chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato cooks down, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. Coarsely chop the remaining 3 tomatoes. Combine with cilantro, salsa and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl. 
3.  Toss lettuce in a large bowl with the bean mixture, half the fresh salsa and 2/3 cup cheese. Serve sprinkled with tortilla chips and the remaining cheese, passing lime wedges and the remaining fresh salsa at the table.

*Save Calories by leaving the chips out! You won’t even notice the difference)