Colby Fiesta Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Colby Fiesta Salad is a colorful, Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s perfect as a fresh side or a satisfying standalone meal. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the base, while shredded Colby cheese, black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes add layers of rich texture and flavor. Creamy avocado, zesty red bell peppers, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro elevate every bite. The tangy homemade dressing, infused with cumin and chili powder, delivers a bold kick, while optional crunchy tortilla strips or chips provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this zesty salad is a must-try for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or summer gatherings! Perfectly balanced, nutrient-packed, and incredibly easy to make, it’s sure to brighten any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn, cooked and cooled
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Add the shredded Colby cheese, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and coated with the dressing.
If desired, top the salad with tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this Colby Fiesta Salad as a side dish or a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.2 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2207 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1088 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3342 mg | 71% | |
*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.
