Heart-Healthy Santa Fe Salad
Bright, fresh, and loaded with nourishing ingredients, the Heart-Healthy Santa Fe Salad is a colorful culinary delight that's perfect for clean eating. Packed with vibrant romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell peppers, creamy avocado, and a medley of black beans and corn, this salad is bursting with texture and flavor—ideal for satisfying your taste buds while supporting heart health. The zesty lime-cumin dressing ties everything together, offering a tangy, Southwest-inspired twist without overpowering the natural goodness of the vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this nutrient-rich recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, quick lunches, or as a wholesome side dish. Refreshing, hearty, and full of plant-based protein and healthy fats, it’s a delicious way to prioritize your wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Black beans, canned
- 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat dry. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place into a large salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add to the salad bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the bowl.
Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Add them to the salad, ensuring they're well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
Add the corn kernels to the bowl. If using frozen corn, to speed up thawing, you can rinse them under warm water beforehand.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh before adding it to the salad.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2254 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.3 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 4090 mg | 87% | |
*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.
