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Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, black beans, corn, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Cilantro-Lime Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the cilantro-lime dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken or avocado for extra protein and creaminess.

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