4.8 from 231 votes
Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
A crisp and refreshing southwestern salad tossed in a delicious creamy avocado cilantro-lime dressing.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.*
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.