Description
Spicy Southwest Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings a fiesta to your table. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers, this salad is complemented by a zesty lime dressing that adds the perfect kick. Ideal as a side or main dish, it’s perfect for taco nights or quick lunches. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sweet corn (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ avocado, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, black beans, cilantro, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg