Description
A colorful and vibrant salad packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering all your items, rinsing the black beans, thawing the corn, and chopping the vegetables.
- Combine the vegetables in a large bowl: black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the salad by pouring the dressing over the vegetable mixture and tossing gently to coat.
- Serve by arranging mixed greens or romaine lettuce on a platter and spooning the tossed salad over the top.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Consider adding protein for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, vegetarian, Santa Fe, quick meal