Colby Fiesta Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Colby Fiesta Salad is a colorful, Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s perfect as a fresh side or a satisfying standalone meal. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the base, while shredded Colby cheese, black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes add layers of rich texture and flavor. Creamy avocado, zesty red bell peppers, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro elevate every bite. The tangy homemade dressing, infused with cumin and chili powder, delivers a bold kick, while optional crunchy tortilla strips or chips provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this zesty salad is a must-try for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or summer gatherings! Perfectly balanced, nutrient-packed, and incredibly easy to make, it’s sure to brighten any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup sweet corn, cooked and cooled
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 stalks green onion, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the shredded Colby cheese, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and coated with the dressing.

Step 6

If desired, top the salad with tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this Colby Fiesta Salad as a side dish or a standalone meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1531.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1864.1

Total Fat 113.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 2207.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1087.5mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 3341.6mg	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: 51.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 35.0%