Chipotle Salad

Bold, smoky, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Chipotle Salad is a vibrant take on your classic salad recipe. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans, this dish is elevated by the zesty kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Sweet corn kernels and a tangy lime-cilantro dressing round out the medley, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, but it’s also a nutritious, plant-based option perfect for lunches, potlucks, or as a side dish for grilled entrées. Whether you're seeking bold Mexican-inspired flavors or a wholesome, refreshing salad, this recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 large Lime
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the black beans and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Add the corn kernels to the bowl.

Step 7

Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and add to a small mixing bowl.

Step 8

Chop the cilantro and add half to the small mixing bowl with the chipotle, saving the rest for garnish.

Step 9

Juice the lime into the mixing bowl, ensuring no seeds fall in.

Step 10

Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl and whisk together to form the dressing.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top as a garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1713.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1236.2

Total Fat 64.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2763.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 500.9mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3210.3mg	0%

*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: 43.5%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 43.8%