Fiesta Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this vibrant Fiesta Salad is a celebration of fresh vegetables and wholesome ingredients, perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn kernels, and crunchy red bell peppers combine for a colorful medley. Creamy avocado and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro take this salad to the next level of deliciousness. Tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and makes the perfect light main course or side dish for summer barbecues, Taco Tuesdays, or healthy weeknight meals. With no cooking required and packed with nutrients, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is bound to become a go-to in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the bowl.
Drain and rinse the black beans. Add them to the salad.
If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain and rinse it. For frozen corn, thaw it beforehand. Add 1 cup of corn to the salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Add it to the salad.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Scoop out the pieces and gently mix them into the salad.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it on top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 439 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 854 mg | 18% | |
*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.
