Mediterranean Diet Santa Fe Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, the Mediterranean Diet Santa Fe Salad is a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. This fresh salad features crisp mixed greens, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all enhanced with the tang of feta cheese and the aromatic touch of fresh cilantro. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of ground cumin ties it all together, delivering bold Southwestern flavors with a Mediterranean-inspired flair. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, and serves as a nutrient-rich meal packed with fiber, healthy fats, and bright, refreshing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 quarter cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 quarter cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, black beans, corn, grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onion, avocado, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mediterranean Diet Santa Fe Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.7 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3886 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.3 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1520 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4149 mg | 88% | |
*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.
