Southwestern Salad Pampered Chef

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Tortilla chips
• 1 whole Lime
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl.

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the red onion thinly. Add these to the salad bowl.

3. Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them to the bowl along with the corn.

4. Dice the avocado and chop the cilantro. Add them to the salad.

5. Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled tortilla chips for crunch.

6. 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.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwestern Salad!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (278.8g)

Calories		380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.3 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	6.4 g	32%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		20 mg	7%
Sodium		604 mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate		37.1 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	9.2 g	33%
	Total Sugars	6.4 g
Protein		12.5 g	25%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		223 mg	17%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		469 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1206 cal (50.3%%)

Protein: 299 cal (12.5%%)

Carbs: 890 cal (37.2%%)