Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Name: Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 medium bowls
Ingredients: 1 large head romaine; 15 oz. can black beans; 1 orange bell pepper; 10 oz. cherry/grape tomatoes; 2 cups sweet corn, cooked; 5 green onions; 1 cup loosely packed cilantro; 1/2 avocado; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1-2 garlic cloves; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar; 1/8 tsp. salt; Recommended: agave & cumin to taste

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4.8

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Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 medium bowls
Calories
336 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Clara Sanders

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A crisp and refreshing southwestern salad tossed in a delicious creamy avocado cilantro-lime dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large head romaine
15 oz. can black beans
1 orange bell pepper
10 oz. cherry/grape tomatoes (about 1 pint)
2 cups sweet corn, cooked
5 green onions

For the creamy cilantro-lime dressing:

1 cup loosely packed cilantro (stems removed and roughly chopped)
1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime, more to taste)
1-2 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp. olive oil (for oil-free, sub a little water to thin)
1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt
Recommended: agave & cumin to taste

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Instructions

Make the dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor/blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. (I like the addition of a little cumin, and also agave to sweeten.)
Chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions. Rinse and drain black beans.
Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss with desired amount of dressing.*

Notes

Dressing: Read more about the notes + variations of the Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing here.
Servings: Recipe yields about 4 main dish servings, or 6-8 smaller side servings.
*If making ahead of time: Store dressing + salad separately in the fridge to keep it crisp.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Potassium 940mg (27%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2798IU (56%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	336kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Potassium	940mg	20%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	2798IU	56%
Vitamin C	64mg	71%
Calcium	70mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%