Vegan Santa Fe Salad
Get ready to indulge in a vibrant and healthy meal with this Vegan Santa Fe Salad—a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, hearty black beans, and creamy avocado, all brought together with a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, nutritious lunch, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves 4. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, and a hint of fresh cilantro, each bite is bursting with Southwest-inspired flavors. The bold yet balanced dressing, made with olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, and a touch of maple syrup, adds a tangy kick while keeping it wholesome and dairy-free. Serve this plant-powered salad on its own or alongside tortilla chips for added crunch—it’s a delicious, protein-packed option that will have your taste buds dancing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 can, drained and rinsed Black beans
- 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the fresh vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.
Add the corn kernels to the salad. If using canned corn, ensure it is drained and rinsed.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Finely dice the red onion and add to the salad.
Cut the avocado into cubes and carefully add them to the salad to avoid mashing.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the salad.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed and evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2722 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.5 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3543 mg | 75% | |
*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.
