Description
This bold and crave-worthy Southwest Salad blends smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, zesty black beans, crunchy tortilla strips, and more over a crisp romaine base. Flexible, flavorful, and fast—perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup sweet corn (grilled or canned)
1 avocado, sliced or cubed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
Handful of tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
Chipotle ranch or cilantro lime dressing
Optional: grilled chicken, tofu, shrimp, or boiled egg
Instructions
1. Wash and chop greens, veggies, and herbs.
2. Grill corn or protein, if using.
3. Layer romaine in a large bowl.
4. Add beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, onion, and cheese.
5. Top with tortilla strips or chips.
6. Drizzle with dressing and squeeze fresh lime.
7. Toss or serve layered for presentation.
Notes
Swap black beans for pinto or chickpeas.
Use Greek yogurt instead of avocado for tang.
Replace tortilla strips with croutons or pepitas for crunch.
Store ingredients separately for up to 4 days.
Seasonal add-ins: roasted sweet potato, mango, or chili-lime pepitas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: southwest salad, chipotle ranch, grilled corn, avocado, black bean salad