Description
Discover a burst of flavor and color with this Southwestern Salad with Southwestern Vinaigrette Dressing. This vibrant dish combines a medley of fresh vegetables, hearty black beans, and a tangy lime-based dressing, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a zesty side dish for any occasion. Packed with nutrients and fiber, this salad not only delights the palate but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your taste. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing meal that stands out on any table.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder (Add more if you want more heat.)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (thin sliced)
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (or artisan salad greens, chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (orange or red, chopped)
- ½ medium sweet onion (halved and then sliced into half-rings)
- ½ small jicama (peeled and cut into match sticks)
- 1 small zucchini (small chopped)
- 10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup sweet corn (thawed from frozen, or cut off the cob)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 whole radish (thin sliced)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- Tortilla strips and Mexican crumbling cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining lime juice, honey, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil in a mason jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Chop all vegetables as specified in the ingredients list. Save the avocado preparation until just before serving.
- In a large bowl, layer the chopped romaine, black beans, corn, and other prepped veggies.
- Serve the salad with the dressing on the side and garnish with tortilla strips and crumbled cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heaping cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg