Southwestern Salad Pampered Chef

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Southwestern Salad inspired by Pampered Chef! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, this colorful dish is bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. A medley of red bell pepper, red onion, shredded cheddar, and crunchy tortilla chips adds texture, while a zesty lime-cumin dressing brings bold Southwestern flair. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for taco night, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and serves six. It's a deliciously satisfying way to enjoy wholesome ingredients with a spicy twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Tortilla chips
• 1 whole Lime
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the red onion thinly. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Dice the avocado and chop the cilantro. Add them to the salad.

Step 5

Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled tortilla chips for crunch.

Step 6

Prepare the dressing: Juice the lime into a small bowl. Add olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture together until emulsified.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Southwestern Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1636.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1985.3

Total Fat 122.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.0g
Cholesterol 121.1mg	0%
Sodium 3586.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 69.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1251.8mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2615.1mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 33.8%