Low Fat Santa Fe Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this Low Fat Santa Fe Salad delivers big on flavor without the extra calories. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of colorful veggies like red bell pepper and red onion, this salad is as vibrant as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro and creamy diced avocado elevate the dish, while a tangy lime-cumin dressing ties it all together with a burst of southwestern flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, it’s the perfect healthy, gluten-free lunch or light dinner. Add crumbled tortilla chips for an optional crunch, and serve this refreshing salad immediately for a crowd-pleasing meal that tastes indulgent but fits your low-fat lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Sweet corn, fresh or canned
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 large Lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Tortilla chips, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the bowl with the lettuce.
Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top of the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the juice of one lime, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to combine evenly and coat with the dressing.
Just before serving, top the salad with diced avocado. If desired, add a sprinkle of crumbled tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy a flavorful, low-fat Santa Fe Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1558 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.6 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3842 mg | 82% | |
*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.
