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Southwestern Salad Recipe

Southwestern Salad - romaine, corn, cherry tomatoes, black beans, bell peppers, shredded chicken, and avocado with a homemade cilantro lime dressing! So yummy and refreshing!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 romaine hearts shredded
  • 1 c corn
  • 1 c halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 c shredded chicken
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained

Dressing

  • 1/2 TB minced garlic
  • 1/4 c lime juice
  • 2 TB chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 c olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 pkg ramen noodles 3 oz., broken into small pieces (discard seasoning packet)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, corn, tomatoes, chicken and avocado, bell pepper and beans.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together garlic, lime juice, cilantro, oil, salt and pepper. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with crushed noodles.

Notes

DIFFICULTY: easy
HOW MANY DOES IT FEED: 8
ANY CHANGES MADE: No honey. Used minced garlic
ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT TIME: none

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3110IU | Vitamin C: 30.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg