Chipotle Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and smoky Chipotle Salad, a perfect balance of fresh, crisp veggies and bold, zesty flavors! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like romaine lettuce, black beans, and creamy avocado, this salad gets its signature heat from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, creating a smoky, tangy dressing that’s whisked together with fresh lime juice and olive oil. Sweet bursts of corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro complete this dish, making it a colorful feast as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy chipotle salad is ideal for busy weeknights, summer gatherings, or as a healthy side to your favorite grilled dishes. Perfect for those seeking vegan, gluten-free, or high-fiber options, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 large Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add it to the salad bowl.
Drain and rinse the black beans and add them to the salad.
Add the corn kernels to the bowl.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and add to a small mixing bowl.
Chop the cilantro and add half to the small mixing bowl with the chipotle, saving the rest for garnish.
Juice the lime into the mixing bowl, ensuring no seeds fall in.
Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl and whisk together to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top as a garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2764 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.1 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3210 mg | 68% | |
*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.
