South West Salad with Corn and Black Beans

Brighten up your mealtime with this fresh and vibrant Southwest Salad with Corn and Black Beans, a colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Packed with wholesome ingredients like creamy avocado, zesty red onion, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. A tangy lime-cumin dressing, sweetened with a hint of honey, ties it all together with bold Southwestern flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even as a side dish for your next summer barbecue, this crave-worthy salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves up a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Healthy, gluten-free, and brimming with fresh produce, it’s an easy way to elevate your salad game while keeping your prep simple and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Sweet corn (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

If using fresh corn, boil or grill the corn until tender, then cut the kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain it thoroughly. Add the corn to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel, pit, and dice the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad.

Step 6

Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle it on top of the salad.

Step 7

Chop the fresh cilantro and set it aside for garnish.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top as garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2372.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1320.8

Total Fat 65.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2074.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.8g
Protein 48.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 637.8mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 5444.4mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 46.4%