Southwest Salad
A vibrant and customizable Southwest Salad packed with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a satisfying crunch, perfect as a light meal or hearty side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or grilled
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 small lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to drizzle Olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes, then slice them in half.
- If using canned corn, drain it well.
- Rinse the black beans under cold water in a strainer to remove excess sodium.
- Dice the red bell pepper and avocado and finely chop the red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime juice with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create a zesty dressing.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and shredded cheese.
- Toss everything together gently to avoid crushing the avocado.
- Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss again to ensure everything is well-coated.
- Finally, sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
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Notes
For added crunch, consider using tortilla strips as a garnish. Offer various dressings on the side like a tangy cilantro-lime vinaigrette or creamy avocado dressing.