Zesty Spicy Southwest Salad That Brightens Your Day

This Spicy Southwest Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that is quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Healthy Light Meals

Cuisine: Southwestern

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

2 cups Romaine lettuce washed and chopped
1 cup Black beans rinsed
1 cup Corn kernels thawed
1 piece Red bell pepper diced
1 piece Avocado diced
½ cup Cherry tomatoes halved
¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced
1 piece Jalapeño pepper finely minced
¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons Lime juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
½ teaspoon Chili powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black pepper

For the Finish

⅓ cup Feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

salad bowl
small bowl
Whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Wash and dry 2 cups of romaine lettuce, chop into bite-sized pieces, and place in a large salad bowl.
Add 1 cup of black beans, 1 cup of corn, 1 diced red bell pepper, ½ cup of cherry tomatoes, and ¼ cup of red onion to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon of chili powder.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Fold in 1 diced avocado carefully to avoid mashing.
Sprinkle ⅓ cup of crumbled feta cheese on top.
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the salad to chill and let the ingredients meld together.

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