Description
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious Spicy Southwestern Salad with a creamy Avocado Dressing. This vibrant salad is packed with fresh ingredients and tossed in a zesty homemade dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Avocado Dressing:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño (if using).
- Avocado Dressing: In a blender or food processor, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the avocado dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- The avocado dressing can be made up to one day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
