# Meatless Taco Salads This Recipe from Oh My Veggies Adheres to Vegan Diet Restrictions By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-taco References: [ohmyveggies](http://ohmyveggies.com/the-ultimate-vegan-taco-salad/) Oh My Veggies' recipe for meatless taco salad marries taste with nutrition. The healthy meal is infused with farro, a meat substitute that is blended with mild salsa, chili powder and ground cumin ingredients. The mixture is also flavored with paprika, cayenne pepper and a hint of salt. In addition to its blend of fresh romaine lettuce, tomatoes, [black beans and corn kernels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bean-roasted-corn-salad), this meatless taco salad recipe is also served alongside [crunchy tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-gourmet-and-tajin) and is topped with a creamy and homemade lime dressing. Infused with raw cashews, fresh lime juice, olive oil and garlic, Oh My Veggies' signature salad dressing adds a bold zest of flavor to a classic salad mixture. As consumers grow more health-conscious, meatless recipes are no longer solely reserved for vegetarian and vegan diets but are being adapted by the everyday consumer with nutritious needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Meatless Recipes:** The rise in health-consciousness is driving the demand for meatless recipes that offer nutritious alternatives to traditional meals. - **Vegan and Vegetarian Diets:** The popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets is expanding beyond niche markets, creating opportunities for innovative plant-based meal options. - **Homemade Dressings:** Consumers are seeking unique and flavorful salad dressings made with fresh ingredients, presenting opportunities for artisanal and homemade dressing businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for meatless recipes by offering plant-based meal options and promoting their health benefits. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can target the expanding market of vegan and vegetarian diets by providing products and services tailored to these consumers' needs. - **Condiment and Dressing Industry:** The condiment and dressing industry can develop and market unique homemade dressings that appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for flavorful alternatives to traditional options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Protein Vegan Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goddess-salad-tiktok.md) - [Hybrid Cuisine Restaurant Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-salads.md) - [Shelf-Stable Plant-Based Taco Fillings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-birria.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezycrunch-tacos.md) - [Fava Bean-Filled Taco Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-taco-style-crumbles.md) - [Vegan Chorizo QSR Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-del-mar.md) - [Vegan Ground Meat Mixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-ground.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofaux-taco.md) - [Health-Focused Beef Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-shredded-beef-tostada-salad.md)