Santa Fe Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with Southwestern flavors, this Santa Fe Salad is the ultimate combination of freshness and heartiness. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad effortlessly balances textures and flavors. Tender cooked chicken breast and shredded cheese provide a satisfying, savory richness, while a zesty lime-cumin dressing ties everything together with a tangy kick. Garnished with fragrant cilantro, this colorful salad is not only eye-catching but also quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a wholesome lunch or a vibrant side dish, the Santa Fe Salad is a delicious way to bring a taste of the Southwest to your table.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cups Lime juice
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
If using fresh corn, cook and remove the kernels and add to the bowl. If using canned corn, simply drain and add to the bowl.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Step 5
Dice the red bell pepper and avocado, and add both to the salad.
Step 6
Add the shredded cheese and cooked chicken breast (cubed or shredded) into the salad.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Step 9
Garnish the salad with freshly chopped cilantro.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1780.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2401.6 |
| Total Fat 133.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g | |
| Cholesterol 406.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3572.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 43.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.0g | |
| Protein 175.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1166.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2353.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories