Spicy Chili Salad
Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant and zesty Spicy Chili Salad, a refreshing fusion of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all brought to life with a fiery kick from fresh red chili. Enhanced with the crunch of cucumbers, the sharp tang of red onion, and the aromatic freshness of cilantro, this salad is dressed in a delightful lime-honey vinaigrette that perfectly balances the heat. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with bold flavors, this quick and easy salad serves as the ultimate appetizer or side dish for any meal. Whether you're craving something light with a spicy twist or looking for a creative way to elevate your greens, this dish delivers in every bite. Great for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners—Spicy Chili Salad is as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 large Fresh red chili
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Add both to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then chop the fresh cilantro. Add these to the bowl as well.
Finely chop the fresh red chili (remove seeds for less heat if desired) and add to the salad bowl for a spicy kick.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it into small cubes. Add the avocado to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Chili Salad as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1254 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2209 mg | 47% | |
*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.
