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Southwest Salad

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This Southwest Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish full of fresh veggies, black beans, corn, and a creamy cilantro-lime dressing. It’s perfect as a main dish or a side, bringing bold Tex-Mex flavors to your table.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (plus extra for topping, optional)
  • Optional: grilled chicken, for protein
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Top with additional crushed tortilla chips, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken to make it a hearty main course.
  • Prep the dressing ahead of time to let the flavors meld.
  • Keep avocado separate until just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.

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