Gluten-Free Santa Fe Salad
Bursting with vibrant southwest flavors, this Gluten-Free Santa Fe Salad is the perfect medley of fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings that's both nutritious and satisfying. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans, this salad is a colorful feast packed with wholesome veggies and plant-based protein. A homemade lime-cilantro dressing infused with chili powder and cumin ties it all together with a bold, tangy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless option for busy weeknights, healthy lunches, or a refreshing side dish at gatherings. Whether you're embracing a gluten-free lifestyle or simply in search of a flavor-packed salad recipe, this Santa Fe Salad delivers on taste, texture, and health in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large avocado
- 1 large lime
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain and rinse them. Add the corn kernels to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them to the salad bowl.
Dice the large red bell pepper by removing the seeds and stem, then chop into small squares and add to the bowl.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, carefully scoop out the flesh, dice it into small cubes, and add to the salad.
Chop the cilantro leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together gently until evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.9 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1925 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.4 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 3248 mg | 69% | |
*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.
