Dairy-Free Southwest Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and fresh Dairy-Free Southwest Salad, perfect for a quick meal or side dish! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad bursts with bold, Southwest-inspired flavors. The creamy avocado-lime dressing—infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin—brings a zesty and dairy-free twist that ties the dish together beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and entirely plant-based, this wholesome recipe is as healthy as it is satisfying. Whether enjoyed as a refreshing lunch or shared at your next gathering, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked or grilled)
- 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 large Lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 small Garlic clove (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the salad base: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Add the sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion to the bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad mixture.
Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it until smooth.
Add the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir until well-combined and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed (e.g., more lime juice for tanginess or salt for flavor).
Drizzle the avocado-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.2 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2506 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.7 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3505 mg | 75% | |
*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.
