Santa Fe Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with Southwestern flair, this Santa Fe Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed meal perfect for any occasion. Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tender bites of seasoned chicken breast, every forkful is a celebration of flavor and texture. Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese takes the richness up a notch, while a zesty homemade lime-cumin dressing ties it all together with a vibrant kick. Topped with fragrant cilantro, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is ideal for a quick lunch, healthy dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Enjoy a taste of the Southwest on your plate with this colorful and nutrient-packed Santa Fe Salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cups Lime juice
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the salad bowl.
If using fresh corn, cook and remove the kernels and add to the bowl. If using canned corn, simply drain and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Dice the red bell pepper and avocado, and add both to the salad.
Add the shredded cheese and cooked chicken breast (cubed or shredded) into the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Garnish the salad with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.7 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 407 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 3572 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.9 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 175.8 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1166 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2353 mg | 50% | |
*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.
