Corn Chip Salad
Craving a vibrant, crunchy, and crowd-pleasing dish? This Corn Chip Salad combines fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion with bold black beans and sharp shredded cheddar cheese for a flavorful base. Tossed in tangy French dressing and topped with delightfully crunchy corn chips, this quick 15-minute recipe is the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Optional fresh cilantro adds a pop of herbaceous brightness for those who love it! Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or an easy weeknight meal, this no-cook salad is a refreshing and satisfying choice that’s best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
- 0.75 cup French dressing
- 3 cups corn chips
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Drain and rinse the canned black beans, then add them to the bowl along with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Just before serving, pour the French dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the corn chips to the salad and toss again lightly to incorporate. This ensures the chips stay crunchy.
If desired, garnish the salad with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and zesty flavors. This salad is best eaten on the same day it is prepared.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 849 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*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.
