Dairy-Free Southwest Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Dairy-Free Southwest Salad is a vibrant addition to any meal! Packed with hearty ingredients like black beans, grilled sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad delivers satisfying plant-based nutrition in every bite. The zesty avocado-lime dressing, perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, ties everything together with creamy, dairy-free goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for busy weekdays or a refreshing side dish for summer barbecues. Whether served immediately or lightly chilled, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked or grilled)
• 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 large Lime (juiced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small Garlic clove (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the salad base: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad mixture.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it until smooth.

Step 5

Add the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir until well-combined and creamy.

Step 6

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed (e.g., more lime juice for tanginess or salt for flavor).

Step 7

Drizzle the avocado-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1424.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1187.1

Total Fat 64.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2505.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.5mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3504.6mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 44.4%