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Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing Delight

Experience the vibrant Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing, a deliciously healthy dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce approximately 6-7 cups chopped
  • 1 can Black Beans 15 oz., rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium Orange Bell Pepper or any color bell pepper
  • 1 pint Grape Tomatoes about 10-12 ounces
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn cooked, frozen or freshly cooked
  • 5 Green Onions chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2-3 limes Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the cilantro-lime dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy in a food processor or blender.
  2. Dice the romaine lettuce, chop the orange bell pepper, grape tomatoes, and green onions, and cook the corn if raw.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped ingredients and toss gently.
  4. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve in bowls or on plates, optionally garnishing with cilantro or lime zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, keep the dressing separate from the salad until serving to maintain the salad's crispness.

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