Nut-Free Southwest Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Nut-Free Southwest Salad is a fresh, wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for quick lunches or a light dinner, this 15-minute no-cook recipe features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, crunchy red bell peppers, and creamy avocado—all tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing. The addition of chopped cilantro adds an authentic Southwest flair, while the nut-free preparation ensures it's allergy-friendly and crowd-pleasing. With its combination of nutritious, plant-based ingredients, and easy prep, this Southwest salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a refreshing, healthy meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 1 medium Avocado
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion. Add them to the salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly, then add them to the bowl along with the cooked or canned sweet corn kernels.
Chop the cilantro leaves and dice the avocado, adding both to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3050 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.2 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2965 mg | 63% | |
*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.
