Southwestern Salad

This Southwestern Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, beans, and spices, offering a hearty and flavorful meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, it brings the essence of the Southwest to your table with every bite.

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce - 2 cups, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Black beans - 1 cup, rinsed and drained
• Corn kernels - 1 cup (fresh or frozen)
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, black beans, corn, and finely chopped red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
4. Add the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to the salad, and toss lightly to incorporate without mashing the avocado.
5. Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fiber: 13 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber which supports digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables that help fight inflammation.

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