Southwest Chopped Salad Healthy
Fresh, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Southwest Chopped Salad is a healthy and vibrant addition to your meal rotation. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad delivers a satisfying blend of textures and nutrients. Tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing, each bite offers a refreshing, tangy kick with subtle smoky undertones. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and loaded with fiber and wholesome ingredients, this Southwest Chopped Salad proves that eating healthy can be absolutely delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and peel and dice the cucumber. Add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro. Add them to the salad.
Drain and rinse the black beans and add them to the salad bowl along with the corn (drained if using canned, thawed if using frozen).
Peel, pit, and dice the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, coating all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*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.
