Southwest Salad with Red Pepper Mayo
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Southwest Salad with Red Pepper Mayo is the perfect fusion of nourishing ingredients and crave-worthy Southwestern flair! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of shredded Mexican cheese, this salad hits all the right notes. The pièce de résistance is the homemade red pepper mayo—a luscious blend of roasted red peppers, zesty lime juice, and smoky spices like cumin and chili powder—that doubles as both a dressing and a flavor-packed topping. Finished with crunchy tortilla strips, this colorful, no-cook salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or light and refreshing entertaining. Whether you're searching for a high-protein vegetarian lunch or a vibrant side dish, this Southwest-inspired salad will leave everyone wanting seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn kernels (canned or fresh)
- 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 cup Tortilla strips
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Roasted red peppers (jarred)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, and transfer it to a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, avocado, and shredded cheese.
Step 3
In a blender or food processor, prepare the red pepper mayo by combining the mayonnaise, roasted red peppers, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Drizzle the red pepper mayo over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Top with tortilla strips for an extra crunch before serving.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious Southwest salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1830.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2046.7 |
| Total Fat 136.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 167.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2331.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 175.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.4g | |
| Protein 50.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 809.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4013.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories