Quick Homemade Spicy Southwest Salad
Enjoy a burst of flavors with this Quick Homemade Spicy Southwest Salad, featuring crisp romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a refreshing meal on warm days or as a vibrant side dish for gatherings, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family with its delightful combination of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and roasted corn. Toss gently.
- Cube the avocado and fold it into the salad along with chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately in bowls or plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg