Fiesta Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Fiesta Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Packed with fresh ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and smoky paprika-infused black beans, this salad celebrates vibrant Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. The creamy avocado ranch dressing, made with ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a hint of lime juice, adds a tangy, velvety finish that perfectly complements the crunch of diced red bell peppers and the aromatic touch of cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful, nutrient-packed dish is a must-try for those seeking a healthy, gluten-free meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfect as a light lunch, a side for your favorite grilled proteins, or a showstopping potluck contribution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked)
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Avocado
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Dill (fresh, chopped)
- 0.75 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 salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans. In a small pan over medium heat, warm the black beans with 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Add the cooked sweet corn to the salad.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely slice the red onion. Add both to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad for added flavor and garnish.
To make the avocado ranch dressing, peel and pit the avocado. Place the avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy and well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Drizzle the avocado ranch dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individual preference.
Toss the salad gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3396 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.7 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.0 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3624 mg | 77% | |
*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.
