Low Fat Southwest Salad

Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat Southwest Salad is the perfect guilt-free option for a flavorful meal. Crisp romaine lettuce provides the base for a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, and crunchy red bell pepper, while creamy avocado and fragrant cilantro add a satisfying depth of flavor. Tossed in a tangy lime dressing infused with cumin and garlic, this salad strikes the ideal balance between freshness and spice—with an optional dash of chili powder for those who like a kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with nutrient-rich veggies and plant-based protein, this vibrant dish is perfect as a light lunch, side salad, or a healthy meal-prep option.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned - drained if canned)
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 medium Avocado
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder (optional, for spice)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

If using fresh corn, cook the corn and let it cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw it, and if using canned corn, drain and rinse it. Add the corn kernels to the bowl.

Step 4

Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly before adding them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.

Step 6

Slice the avocado into small cubes and gently toss it into the salad to avoid mashing it.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing and healthy Low Fat Southwest Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772.9

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 710.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.7g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 29.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240.4mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2810.1mg	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: 32.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 53.7%