Southwest Salad

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant Southwest with this irresistible Southwest Salad, brimming with fresh, colorful ingredients and bold, zesty flavors. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, topped with hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell pepper. Creamy avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and fragrant cilantro elevate the taste, while a tangy lime-cumin dressing ties everything together with a perfect balance of spice and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome nutrients, this salad is perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. Ideal for meal preps, summer gatherings, or Tex-Mex nights, the Southwest Salad delivers a healthy, satisfying bite every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Add the corn kernels to the salad bowl. If using canned corn, drain it first.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red bell pepper, and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh. Add the avocado cubes to the salad.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro, then add them to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine well.

Step 9

Serve immediately, enjoying the vibrant textures and flavors of the Southwest Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2458.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1379.5

Total Fat 65.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2909.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 52.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 727.4mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 4619.5mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 46.3%