Dairy-Free Chipotle Salad
Dive into bold, smoky flavors with this vibrant Dairy-Free Chipotle Salad—a quick and healthy meal packed with plant-based goodness! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and protein-rich black beans, this salad is a fiesta of textures and nutrients. Sweet corn kernels and tangy lime juice balance the heat from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, creating a zesty homemade dressing that takes minutes to whisk together. Finished with fresh cilantro for a pop of herbaceous flavor, this gluten-free, dairy-free salad is perfect as a light lunch or a hearty side dish. With no cooking required, it's ready in just 20 minutes, delivering a delicious and nutritious option for busy days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 medium Lime
- 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Pit and cube the avocado, adding it to the salad just before dressing to prevent browning.
Rinse the black beans under cold water and drain well. Add them to the bowl.
Add the corn kernels to the bowl, either fresh or canned, well-drained.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle over the salad.
Juice the lime into a small bowl. Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2235 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3423 mg | 73% | |
*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.
