Dairy-Free Santa Fe Salad
Bright, bold, and completely dairy-free, this Santa Fe Salad is a flavorful fiesta in every bite! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red bell pepper, tender black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, it’s full of vibrant textures and colors that make it as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice add a refreshing twist, while a smoky, spiced dressing made of cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder ties everything together seamlessly. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this healthy recipe takes just 20 minutes to prep and is vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with nutrient-rich ingredients. Serve immediately or allow the flavors to mellow in the refrigerator for an hour—either way, this salad is sure to become a staple in your lineup of go-to meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans. Add them to the salad.
Add corn kernels to the salad. If using fresh corn, boil for 5 minutes then cool before adding.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add to the salad.
Thinly slice the green onions and add to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2535 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.4 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2500 mg | 53% | |
*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.
