Vegetarian Southwest Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold, zesty flavors, this Vegetarian Southwest Salad is a fresh and wholesome meal option that's ready in just 20 minutes. Packed with nutritious ingredients like crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad delivers both taste and texture in every bite. A tangy, spiced homemade dressing—featuring lime juice, olive oil, a hint of honey (or agave for a vegan twist), and smoky chili powder—ties it all together in perfect Southwest-inspired harmony. Ideal as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and easily adaptable for vegan lifestyles. Add this quick and easy salad to your next meal rotation for a healthy, flavor-forward dish that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup Corn (canned or fresh, cooked)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the fresh produce.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado into small cubes and add it just before serving to prevent browning.

Step 6

Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle it into the salad.

Step 7

Add the rinsed and drained black beans, corn, and fresh chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Vegetarian Southwest Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1339.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1172.3

Total Fat 63.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2306.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 33.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.3mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 3314.2mg	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: 45.3%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 44.1%