Tortilla Ranch Chopped Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Tortilla Ranch Chopped Salad is the ultimate fusion of fresh veggies and zesty ranch dressing, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, finely shredded cabbage, sweet corn, black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a kick of red bell pepper, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. A topping of shredded cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and a tangy lime-spiked ranch dressing adds the perfect balance of texture and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant chopped salad is ideal for busy weeknights, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Indulge in this easy-to-make recipe for a refreshing taste of Southwest-inspired goodness! Perfect keywords: Tortilla Ranch Chopped Salad, Southwest salad recipe, quick salad recipe, fresh and crunchy salad.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 3 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Tortilla strips
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 1 medium Lime, juiced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

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

2. Add the shredded cabbage, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and avocado to the salad bowl.

3. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables.

4. Top with the tortilla strips for a crunchy texture.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

6. Drizzle the ranch dressing mixture over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

7. Serve immediately as a refreshing and hearty meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (376.8g)

Calories		447
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.9 g	36%
	Saturated Fat	6.0 g	30%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		559 mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate		44.5 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	12.1 g	43%
	Total Sugars	9.0 g
Protein		13.9 g	28%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		193 mg	15%
Iron		2.6 mg	15%
Potassium		967 mg	21%

*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: 1004 cal (51.8%%)

Protein: 220 cal (11.4%%)

Carbs: 713 cal (36.8%%)