Dairy-Free Chipotle Salad

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, this Dairy-Free Chipotle Salad is the perfect fusion of freshness and spice. Crisp romaine lettuce provides the base for a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, tender black beans, and sweet corn kernels, all topped with a zesty chipotle-lime dressing. The smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce is perfectly balanced with freshly squeezed lime and herbaceous cilantro, creating a dressing that's as flavorful as it is dairy-free. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a quick, wholesome option for lunch, dinner, or as a bright side dish. Packed with plant-based protein and naturally gluten-free, it's a healthy, satisfying choice sure to impress a crowd. Perfect for summer picnics or weeknight dinners, this Chipotle Salad is as delicious as it is nutritious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Pit and cube the avocado, adding it to the salad just before dressing to prevent browning.

Step 6

Rinse the black beans under cold water and drain well. Add them to the bowl.

Step 7

Add the corn kernels to the bowl, either fresh or canned, well-drained.

Step 8

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

Juice the lime into a small bowl. Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1729.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1275.0

Total Fat 84.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2234.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 435.5mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3423.2mg	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: 55.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 35.2%