Southwest Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Southwest Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and protein-packed black beans, this salad is a colorful medley of fresh ingredients. The zesty lime-cumin dressing, enriched with a hint of smoky chili powder, ties all the flavors together for a tangy, slightly spicy kick. Topped with crunchy red bell peppers, thinly sliced red onion, and fragrant cilantro, this 20-minute recipe offers a satisfying blend of textures and vibrant Southwestern flair. Serve it as a light lunch, a side dish, or a standalone vegetarian meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Southwest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Add the corn kernels to the salad bowl. If using canned corn, drain it first.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red bell pepper, and add them to the bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh. Add the avocado cubes to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro, then add them to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine well.
Serve immediately, enjoying the vibrant textures and flavors of the Southwest Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*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.
