Description
This Chipotle Cheddar Chopped Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring a mix of fresh veggies, creamy cheddar cheese, and a zesty chipotle dressing. It’s a perfect blend of textures and tastes that will satisfy your cravings for a delicious and nutritious salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or thawed frozen
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onions, and avocado.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving.
- You can make the dressing ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
