Sugar-Free Chipotle Salad

Brighten up your meal with this vibrant and zesty Sugar-Free Chipotle Salad—a wholesome medley of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans, all brought together with a smoky chipotle lime dressing. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this salad is completely free of added sugar, making it a guilt-free addition to your lunch or dinner. Bold flavors of chipotle powder and cumin add a tantalizing kick, while the crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn provide a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad is ideal as a refreshing appetizer, a colorful side dish, or a light standalone meal. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this easy-to-make salad is a nutritious crowd-pleaser that delivers on both flavor and convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Canned black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and seed the cucumber, then slice it into half-moons and add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut it into cubes. Add the avocado to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Rinse the canned black beans under cold water and drain well before adding to the salad.

Step 7

Add the corn kernels to the salad. If using fresh corn, boil for a few minutes, cool, and cut from the cob.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1718.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1310.4

Total Fat 76.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2037.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 450.5mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 4381.9mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 40.1%