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Southwest Chopped Salad
This Southwest Chopped Salad delivers tons of flavor in every bite with the most amazing crunch from the crisp veggies and crispy crushed tortilla chips!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 443 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 4 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn kernels (cooked via favorite method)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2-3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mex blend, pepper jack, etc...)
- 1/4-1/3 cup chopped green onion (whites and greens)
HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 2 TBSP mayo
- ½ tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2-3 TBSP fresh chopped chives or scallions
- ⅛ tsp hot sauce like Frank’s Red Hot or Crystal)
Instructions
- Feel free to use your favorite dressing here. (see notes) To make my classic ranch dressing, finley chop chives/scallions then peel, smash, and mince garlic (or use a garlic press). Combine in a medium bowl and whisk well until smooth. Taste and adjust herbs/seasoning to taste if desired. For a thicker dressing, add a little extra sour cream.
- For the salad, cook corn via your favorite method. You can grill or boil it right on the cobb then cut it off for this salad, or simply steam from frozen.
- Finely chop romaine lettuce and bell pepper, dice tomatoes, and thinly chop/slice green onion. Combine with black beans, corn, crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheese. Toss to combine and serve with choice of dressing.
- Love veggies? Us too! Feel free to add extra vegetables or mix-ins to this salad and rock your plate!
- For a little dressing in every bite, toss salad in a few TBSP of dressing and mix to coat right before serving. Serve with extra toppings/dressing on the size for a custom salad.
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Notes
- Recipe yields 2 meal-sized salads or 4 small side salads. This salad is crazy flexible so feel free to make it into a singular salad for one or make extra to feed the whole fam!
- You can go with my Classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or jazz things up by using jalapeño ranch (recipe above), chipotle ranch, or even a zesty cilantro lime or avocado dressing!
- Classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the salad using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as values based on choice and amount of dressing added and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
443kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
631mg
(26%)
Potassium
994mg
(28%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8679IU
(174%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 631mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 994mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8679IU | 174% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.