Southwestern Ranch Salad Rsc

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Southwestern Ranch Salad, a quick and easy recipe that combines bold Tex-Mex-inspired ingredients with a creamy, zesty dressing. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the perfect base, layered with juicy cherry tomatoes, smoky black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Crushed tortilla chips add an irresistible crunch, while a homemade Southwestern ranch dressing featuring lime juice, chili powder, and cumin ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is perfect as a standalone meal or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbal freshness and watch it become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Canned black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked or grilled)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium Sliced avocado
• 1 cup Crushed tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the canned black beans, then add them to the salad.

Step 4

Add the cooked or grilled corn kernels to the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 6

Slice the avocado and arrange it on top of the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a Southwestern-style dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 9

Top the salad with crushed tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 11

Toss the salad gently and serve immediately. Enjoy your Southwestern Ranch Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1214.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1882.2

Total Fat 121.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 160.7mg	0%
Sodium 3255.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1184.0mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2903.5mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 32.0%