4.7 from 21 votes
Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
A tex-mex style salad with an incredibly creamy Greek yogurt cilantro dressing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American , Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the cilantro lime dressing
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro stems removed
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For the salad
- 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup canned corn kernels drained
- ½ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
for the cilantro lime dressing
- Combine cilantro, Greek yogurt, garlic and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, add olive oil and vinegar in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
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for the salad
- To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with tomatoes, corn, black beans and cilantro. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine. Stir in avocado.
- Serve immediately, garnished with tortillas strips, if desired.