Colby Fiesta Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 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

7 steps

1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

2. Add the shredded Colby cheese, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

4. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

5. Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and coated with the dressing.

6. If desired, top the salad with tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy this Colby Fiesta Salad as a side dish or a standalone meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (383.6g)

Calories		465
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		28.0 g	36%
	Saturated Fat	8.8 g	44%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		30 mg	10%
Sodium		500 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate		44.5 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	11.9 g	42%
	Total Sugars	7.7 g
Protein		16.9 g	34%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		266 mg	20%
Iron		3.5 mg	19%
Potassium		942 mg	20%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1010 cal (50.8%%)

Protein: 267 cal (13.4%%)

Carbs: 712 cal (35.8%%)