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Southwest Avocado Salad

This salad is a crispy, crunchy collection of colorful veggies, savory black beans, creamy avocados and a generous helping of cotija cheese!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 corn on the cob grilled or 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup diced Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
  • ½ cup crispy tortilla strips optional
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice divided use
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. To make the dressing, combine 1 tablespoon lime juice with olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt & pepper to taste.
  2. Cut avocados in half, remove the pit and dice. Toss with 2 teaspoons remaining lime juice.
  3. Place remaining ingredients in a bowl except for the cheese and tortilla strips. Drizzle with dressing and toss.
  4. Top with cheese & tortilla strips and serve.

Notes

  • Nutritional Information does not include optional ingredients

Nutrition Information

Calories 345 (17%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 840mg (24%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1455IU (29%) Vitamin C 61.8mg (69%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Calories 345 17%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Potassium 840mg 18%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1455IU 29%
Vitamin C 61.8mg 69%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.