Southwest Chopped Salad Healthy

Fresh, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Southwest Chopped Salad is a healthy and vibrant addition to your meal rotation. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, creamy avocado, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad delivers a satisfying blend of textures and nutrients. Tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing, each bite offers a refreshing, tangy kick with subtle smoky undertones. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and loaded with fiber and wholesome ingredients, this Southwest Chopped Salad proves that eating healthy can be absolutely delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned)
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and peel and dice the cucumber. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro. Add them to the salad.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the black beans and add them to the salad bowl along with the corn (drained if using canned, thawed if using frozen).

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, coating all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1050.7

Total Fat 55.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2214.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.6g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259.5mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 3256.7mg	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: 43.8%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 44.9%