Description
Southwestern Salad with Southwestern Vinaigrette Dressing is a colorful and nutritious dish that bursts with flavors from fresh vegetables, zesty lime, and a hint of sweetness. This vibrant salad features a delightful mix of black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, making it an ideal choice for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing weeknight dinner. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste or use what’s available in your pantry. Serve it as a main meal or alongside grilled chicken for a wholesome experience. Enjoy the beautiful presentation and the satisfying crunch of each bite!
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper (thin sliced, seeds and veins removed if desired)
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (or artisan salad greens, chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (orange or red, chopped)
- ½ medium sweet onion (halved and then sliced into half-rings)
- ½ small Jicama (peeled and cut into match sticks)
- 1 small zucchini (small chopped)
- 10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup sweet corn (thawed from frozen, or cut off the cob)
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 whole radish (thin sliced)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- Tortilla strips and Mexican crumbling cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a mason jar, combine ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Shake well to mix.
- Chop all vegetables except avocado; add them to a large salad bowl along with black beans and corn.
- Arrange sliced jalapeno and radish for decoration. Toss lightly if desired.
- Serve dressing on the side in the mason jar and garnish with tortilla strips and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg