Vegetarian Southwest Salad
Brighten up your meal rotation with this vibrant and hearty Vegetarian Southwest Salad, a perfect blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and protein-rich black beans, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime-cumin dressing made with olive oil and a touch of honey or agave syrup tie it all together, infusing every bite with irresistible southwestern flair. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or as a refreshing side dish. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free with a simple swap, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that will elevate any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Corn (canned or fresh, cooked)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the fresh produce.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.
Cut the avocado into small cubes and add it just before serving to prevent browning.
Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle it into the salad.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, corn, and fresh chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Vegetarian Southwest Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2307 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3314 mg | 71% | |
*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.
