Linda's Cajun Salad Delight

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Linda's Cajun Salad Delight is a refreshing, nutrient-packed masterpiece perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper with hearty black beans, corn, and creamy avocado. An optional addition of tender diced chicken breast enhances the protein punch. The star of the dish is the tangy Cajun-inspired dressing—a harmonious blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, Cajun seasoning, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of zest and sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or a wholesome dinner. Elevate your salad game with this unique Cajun twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (optional, diced)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and 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, and add it to the salad along with finely diced red bell pepper and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 4

Add the black beans and corn to the salad mixture.

Step 5

Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad to avoid mashing.

Step 6

If using cooked chicken breast, add it to the salad for additional protein.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, Cajun seasoning, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Linda's Cajun Salad Delight!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2057.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1729.3

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 202.8mg	0%
Sodium 3942.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.9g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 107.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 4630.2mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 33.9%