Low Sodium Southwest Salad
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with this Low Sodium Southwest Salad, a heart-healthy twist on a classic, bursting with bold colors and zesty goodness. This refreshing salad features crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a medley of unsalted black beans, corn, and crunchy red bell pepper, all topped with fresh cilantro for a fragrant finish. A tangy homemade dressing made from lime juice, olive oil, and a perfect blend of unsalted spices like cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder ties it all together, giving you a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet flavorful salad is perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or guilt-free addition to any meal while catering to low sodium dietary needs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Corn (fresh or frozen, unsalted)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (unsalted)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder (unsalted)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans, ensuring any excess liquid is removed. Add them to the salad along with the unsalted corn.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add to the bowl.
Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces and gently add to the salad.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad for a fresh burst of flavor.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for a slightly chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2986 mg | 64% | |
*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.
