Low Sodium Santa Fe Salad

Light, vibrant, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Low Sodium Santa Fe Salad is the perfect solution for a heart-healthy yet flavor-packed meal. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the natural sweetness of no-salt-added black beans and corn, this salad bursts with freshness in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing of lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and black pepper ties the flavors together beautifully without adding unnecessary sodium. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is as convenient as it is nutritious, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a refreshing potluck contribution. Perfect for those looking to enjoy bold Southwestern flavors while maintaining a low-sodium diet!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Black beans, canned, no salt added
• 1 cup Sweet corn, canned, no salt added
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and core from the yellow bell pepper, then dice it into small pieces and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Pit and dice the avocado and add the cubes to the salad.

Step 6

Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly to remove any residual sodium, then add them to the bowl.

Step 7

Rinse and drain the corn as well and add it to the salad.

Step 8

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 9

Chop the cilantro leaves finely and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 12

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1568.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1140.8

Total Fat 63.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 111.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315.3mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3894.0mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 43.9%