Low Sodium Southwest Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Southwest Salad, a flavorful medley of fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and zesty homemade dressing. Bursting with the bold flavors of cumin, chili powder, and lime juice, this salad skips the salt without sacrificing taste, making it perfect for those watching their sodium intake. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy red bell pepper, it’s a nutritious powerhouse that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Topped with fragrant cilantro and dressed in a simple olive oil-lime blend, this quick and easy recipe is your go-to for a refreshing lunch, light dinner, or a colorful side dish. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh, this low-sodium southwest salad proves that wholesome eating can be both delicious and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Corn (fresh or frozen, unsalted)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (unsalted)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder (unsalted)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the black beans, ensuring any excess liquid is removed. Add them to the salad along with the unsalted corn.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces and gently add to the salad.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for a slightly chilled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1150.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	874.0

Total Fat 40.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 118.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.4mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2986.3mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 48.6%