Description
A vibrant and refreshing Southwest salad featuring a mix of greens, vegetables, and crunchy tortilla strips, topped with a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup crunchy tortilla strips
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with tortilla strips and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy the salad immediately to keep the tortilla strips crisp.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Avoid adding tortilla strips too early to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg