Description
A fresh and flavorful salad with a spicy kick, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced avocado
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, mix salsa, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Replace tortilla chips with toasted pumpkin seeds for a lower-carb option.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spicy southwest salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad