Description
Spicy Southwest Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp romaine lettuce, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light meal year-round, this colorful salad is not only nutritious but also customizable to suit various dietary preferences. With its mouthwatering flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse the black beans and corn under cold water until clean.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill for ten minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg