Gluten-Free Southwest Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Gluten-Free Southwest Salad is a refreshing twist on classic Tex-Mex cuisine, crafted for healthy eating and dietary inclusivity. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, this colorful salad is both nutrient-dense and naturally gluten-free. Black beans and fresh veggies, including red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, provide a satisfying crunch and protein boost, while a tangy homemade dressing infused with cumin and chili powder ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side at your next barbecue. Whether you're gluten-free, vegan by using maple syrup, or just craving a fresh Southwest-inspired meal, this salad is guaranteed to delight your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Sweet corn, cooked and cooled
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and diced red onion. Toss to mix.
Step 2
Add the diced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Gently stir to incorporate, being careful not to mush the avocado.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if necessary.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Gluten-Free Southwest Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1792.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1375.9 |
| Total Fat 78.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1312.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 154.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 55.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.8g | |
| Protein 39.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 432.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4449.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories