Soy-Free Southwest Salad
Colorful, crunchy, and packed with bold flavors, this Soy-Free Southwest Salad is a wholesome and vibrant twist on a classic! Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the refreshing base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing create a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Topped with crunchy crushed tortilla chips and fresh cilantro, this salad is completely soy-free and perfect for anyone seeking a lighter, plant-based meal that doesn’t skimp on Southwest zest. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Whether served as a main course or a side, this salad is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
- 2 medium Avocado
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1 cup Tortilla chips (crushed for topping)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the vegetables: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the avocado into cubes. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, layer the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
Step 3
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the ingredients to ensure even distribution of the dressing.
Step 5
Top with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your Soy-Free Southwest Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1379.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1642.9 |
| Total Fat 105.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2050.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 166.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 51.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.8g | |
| Protein 37.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 359.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3721.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories