5 Minute Southwest Layered Salad K
Packed with bold flavors and vibrant colors, the 5-Minute Southwest Layered Salad is your go-to recipe for a quick and delicious meal or side dish. This no-cook salad comes together in just five minutes, featuring layers of crisp romaine lettuce, hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkling of sliced black olives. Topped with sharp shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy crushed tortilla chips, it’s all tied together with a zesty ranch dressing infused with chili powder and cumin for a southwest-inspired kick. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or picnics, this salad is as beautiful to serve as it is satisfying to eat. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that highlights the best of Tex-Mex cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels (canned, frozen and thawed, or fresh)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives, drained
- 0.5 cup Tortilla chips, crushed
- 0.5 cup Prepared ranch dressing
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
1. In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the romaine lettuce evenly along the bottom for the base.
2. Add the black beans on top of the lettuce, spreading them evenly.
3. Layer the corn kernels on top of the black beans.
4. Add a layer of halved cherry tomatoes, arranging them for a colorful presentation.
5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tomatoes.
6. Add the sliced black olives as the next layer.
7. In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing with chili powder and ground cumin until well combined.
8. Drizzle the seasoned ranch dressing over the top of the salad layers.
9. Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips on top for crunch.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant Southwest-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.0 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2490 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 657 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1869 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
