Kickin Texas Salad

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this vibrant and bold Kickin Texas Salad, a flavor-packed dish that perfectly balances freshness and spice. Bursting with hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy crushed tortilla chips, this salad combines texture and taste in every bite. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, it’s then finished with a zesty, homemade dressing featuring lime juice, honey, chili powder, and a hint of heat from optional hot sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish at your next barbecue, this 20-minute no-cook salad delivers authentic Tex-Mex flair that’s sure to satisfy. Whether you’re looking for a healthy meal idea or a vibrant addition to your table, the Kickin Texas Salad is guaranteed to bring the bold.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.75 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (crushed)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Rinse and drain the black beans and corn (if canned). Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the avocado and add it to the salad. Toss gently to prevent it from mashing.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips over the top of the salad.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad for added freshness.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional hot sauce.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, ensuring even coverage. Toss gently to mix all ingredients and coat them in the dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy a bold, fresh, and zesty Kickin Texas Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1451.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1486.9

Total Fat 95.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 90.8mg	0%
Sodium 2347.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 45.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 948.8mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3137.9mg	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: 53.7%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 34.8%