Low Fat Santa Fe Salad

Bright, zesty, and utterly satisfying, this Low Fat Santa Fe Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a light yet hearty meal. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and a medley of colorful veggies like red bell pepper and red onion, this salad offers both nutrition and bold southwestern-inspired flavors. Tossed with a simple zesty lime and cumin dressing and topped with creamy diced avocado and optional crunchy tortilla chips, it's a guilt-free delight that’s ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required! Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a refreshing lunch, this easy, low-fat recipe is a must-try for any health-conscious foodie craving vibrant flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Sweet corn, fresh or canned
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 large Lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Tortilla chips, crumbled (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables: wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top of the salad ingredients.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the juice of one lime, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients to combine evenly and coat with the dressing.

Step 7

Just before serving, top the salad with diced avocado. If desired, add a sprinkle of crumbled tortilla chips for extra crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy a flavorful, low-fat Santa Fe Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1578.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1361.1

Total Fat 57.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1557.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 47.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 407.5mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 3841.8mg	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: 35.1%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 51.9%