Vegan Southwest Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Southwest Salad is a vibrant medley of wholesome ingredients and zesty seasonings. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and southwest-inspired tastes. Creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime-infused dressing elevate the dish, while a topping of crunchy tortilla chips adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy vegan recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a refreshing side dish. Packed with plant-based goodness and seasoned with chili and cumin, this salad will quickly become your go-to for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 large Avocado (diced)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (crushed lightly for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the black beans and corn to the salad bowl, ensuring both are drained and rinsed if canned.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion. Add these to the bowl.

Step 4

Carefully dice the avocado and place it into the salad bowl. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.

Step 5

For the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients while ensuring the avocado stays intact.

Step 7

Top the salad with the lightly crushed tortilla chips just before serving for added crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Southwest Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1558.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1719.7

Total Fat 90.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2098.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.4g
Protein 41.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 366.3mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 3687.3mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 46.4%