Vegetarian Chipotle Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegetarian Chipotle Salad, a perfect fusion of bold smoky flavors and fresh, crisp textures. Loaded with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn kernels, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this hearty salad is brought to life by a zesty homemade chipotle lime dressing. The dressing, a blend of lime juice, chipotle peppers in adobo, olive oil, and a hint of honey, adds a smoky heat and tangy sweetness to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad is not only a quick and healthy option but also a crowd-pleasing choice for vegetarians and spice lovers alike. Perfect as a standalone meal or a side dish, this salad is a refreshing, flavor-packed delight you'll want on repeat!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Corn kernels, cooked
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 large Lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables: Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado.

Step 2

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and corn kernels.

Step 3

3. Add the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

Step 4

4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

5. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

6. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt according to your preference.

Step 7

7. Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1593.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1266.2

Total Fat 57.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1554.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 386.6mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 3901.7mg	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: 38.0%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 48.9%