Southwestern Style Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Southwestern Style Salad brings your taste buds on a trip to the Southwest with every bite. Packed with fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the satisfying crunch of red bell pepper, this salad is loaded with vibrant textures and wholesome ingredients. Protein-rich black beans and sweet corn kernels add to the heartiness, while shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips lend a fun, indulgent twist. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey, is spiced to perfection with cumin and chili powder, tying the dish together in a deliciously smoky, tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this colorful salad is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing side or a satisfying light meal for your next lunch or dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup (drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 cup (frozen or canned, drained) Corn kernels
• 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 medium (diced) Avocado
• 2 stalks (chopped) Green onions
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (crushed) Tortilla chips
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the black beans. Add them to the salad along with the corn kernels.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper and avocado, and add them to the mixture.

Step 5

Chop the green onions and cilantro and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Step 9

Toss gently to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1159.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1524.1

Total Fat 102.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.2g
Cholesterol 60.5mg	0%
Sodium 1874.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.6g
Protein 40.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 694.4mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2321.5mg	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: 57.3%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 32.5%