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Spicy Southwest Salad


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and nutritious salad packed with protein, featuring black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 cups mixed greens (or romaine lettuce)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mixed greens in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Utilizing fresh ingredients will elevate the salad’s overall quality. Be sure to rinse your black beans well to reduce sodium content.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg