Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Southwestern Salad inspired by Pampered Chef! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, this colorful dish is bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. A medley of red bell pepper, red onion, shredded cheddar, and crunchy tortilla chips adds texture, while a zesty lime-cumin dressing brings bold Southwestern flair. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for taco night, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves six. It's a deliciously satisfying way to enjoy wholesome ingredients with a spicy twist!
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the red onion thinly. Add these to the salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them to the bowl along with the corn.
Dice the avocado and chop the cilantro. Add them to the salad.
Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled tortilla chips for crunch.
Prepare the dressing: Juice the lime into a small bowl. Add olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture together until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwestern Salad!
Calories |
1985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 122.3 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3587 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.7 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1252 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2615 mg | 56% | |
*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.