Low Fat Southwest Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Low Fat Southwest Salad is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and hearty black beans, this salad delivers a satisfying mix of textures and vibrant colors. A zesty homemade dressing featuring fresh lime juice, a hint of cumin, and optional chili powder ties it all together with a classic southwestern flair. Perfectly balanced and requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this healthy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or refreshing side dishes. Whether you're seeking a vegetarian delight or a flavorful low-calorie meal, this salad is sure to be your new go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned - drained if canned)
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder (optional, for spice)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
If using fresh corn, cook the corn and let it cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it, and if using canned corn, drain and rinse it. Add the corn kernels to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly before adding them to the salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.
Slice the avocado into small cubes and gently toss it into the salad to avoid mashing it.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing and healthy Low Fat Southwest Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2810 mg | 60% | |
*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.
