Southwestern Spinach Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Southwestern Spinach Salad is a vibrant twist on your classic leafy greens! Packed with nutrient-dense baby spinach, hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, and juicy grape tomatoes, it delivers both taste and texture in every bite. Creamy avocado, zesty red onion, and fresh cilantro bring a dynamic blend of southwestern-inspired flavors, while crunchy toasted pepitas add the perfect finishing touch. The tangy lime-honey dressing, infused with smoky paprika and earthy cumin, ties the salad together with a delightful mix of zest and spice. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for lunch, light dinners, or as a colorful side dish, this salad is a refreshing, nutritious crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 large avocado
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Slice the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the salad.

Step 4

Peel, pit, and dice the avocado into bite-sized chunks. Gently fold it into the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro leaves. Add both to the salad for a fresh kick of flavor.

Step 6

Toast the pepitas in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of your Southwestern Spinach Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1132.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1314.5

Total Fat 89.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1950.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 34.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338.8mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3307.7mg	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: 56.9%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 33.3%