Southwestern Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Southwestern Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, while hearty black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes bring a delightful medley of textures. Red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add a touch of southwestern flair, all tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing that’s as easy to make as it is flavorful. To top it all off, crunchy tortilla strips provide the perfect finishing touch, making this salad a satisfying standalone meal or a show-stopping side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with wholesome, fresh ingredients, this gluten-free recipe is your ultimate go-to for healthy eating packed with bold, southwestern-inspired tastes.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Sweet corn
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 unit Red bell pepper
• 0.5 unit Red onion
• 1 unit Avocado
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Tortilla strips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Rinse and drain the black beans. Add them to the bowl along with the sweet corn.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the red bell pepper into small chunks. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and add it to the rest of the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice. Add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic (grate it if preferred), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Top the salad with crunchy tortilla strips for added texture just before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Southwestern Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1447.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1507.0

Total Fat 83.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2935.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 38.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 406.9mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2330.4mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 42.3%