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Colorful Southwest Salad with beans, corn, and avocado dressing

Southwest Salad

A refreshing Southwest Salad made with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Southwestern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve it as a side dish or pair it with homemade quesadillas for a complete meal.

Notes

For a perfect Southwest Salad, use ripe ingredients and prepare them in advance, dressing the salad just before serving. You can also add protein such as grilled chicken or quinoa to make it a main course.