Southwest Salad Mcswap
Transform your salad game with the vibrant and refreshing Southwest Salad Mcswap! Packed with nutritious ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing, this salad delivers big on flavor and bold Southwest-inspired flair. Perfect for busy weeknights, this wholesome dish comes together in just 15 minutes and requires no cooking—making it a quick, healthy, and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. A hint of cumin and chili powder in the dressing adds a subtle smoky kick, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a burst of freshness. Serve this colorful, nutrient-packed salad as a light main course or pair it with your favorite grilled protein for an unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Avocado
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 Lime
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the salad.
Add the corn kernels, either fresh, canned, or thawed if frozen.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad.
Slice the avocado into cubes and gently toss it into the mix.
Chop the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and set aside a small amount for garnish.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the juice of 1 lime, Greek yogurt, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the creamy lime-cilantro dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Garnish with the reserved cilantro leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwest Salad Mcswap!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1961 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.3 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2948 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.
