Nut-Free Santa Fe Salad
This Nut-Free Santa Fe Salad is a vibrant, Southwest-inspired dish perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Packed with wholesome romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad bursts with fresh flavors and bold textures. Aromatic cilantro pairs with zesty lime juice and a spiced olive oil dressing featuring chili powder and cumin, delivering a mouthwatering taste that ties every bite together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nut-free recipe is ideal for those with allergies and offers customizable options like adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Whether served as a refreshing side or a hearty main course, this Santa Fe Salad is sure to become a new favorite at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Canned black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 1 whole Lime
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce hearts thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Drain and rinse the canned black beans to remove excess salt and add them to the salad mixture.
If using fresh corn, cook the corn kernels briefly before adding them to the bowl. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse them before adding.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the avocado flesh. Add diced avocado to the salad bowl.
Finely slice the red onion and add half of it to the salad mixture for a mild onion flavor.
Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the salad.
Crumble feta cheese and add on top of the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine the juice from one lime, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Whisk them together to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together to ensure even coating.
Serve immediately as a refreshing main dish or side. Optionally, add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.1 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3078 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.2 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 994 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 5190 mg | 110% | |
*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.
