Southwest Salad with Fresh Lime Cilantro Dressing

Brighten up your mealtime with this Southwest Salad with Fresh Lime Cilantro Dressing—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish bursting with fresh flavor and unbeatable texture. Crisp romaine lettuce teams up with juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion, all tied together with a bold, homemade lime cilantro dressing. The tangy dressing, made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, and a hint of cumin, offers a perfect balance of citrusy, sweet, and smoky flavors. Toss in optional shredded cheddar and crunchy tortilla strips for added indulgence. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a refreshing and colorful option for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or side dish that delivers a taste of the Southwest in every bite! Perfect for anyone seeking a quick, wholesome, gluten-free meal idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Frozen corn, thawed
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 0.5 cup Tortilla strips (optional)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with the rinsed and drained black beans, thawed corn, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, and finely diced red onion.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the salad mixture.

Step 4

If using shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips, add them to the salad as desired for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the lime cilantro dressing over the salad and toss everything thoroughly to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwest Salad with Fresh Lime Cilantro Dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1484.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1858.8

Total Fat 114.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 1926.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 51.5g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 742.6mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3418.7mg	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: 52.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 36.9%