Anita's Fabulous Southwestern Garden Salad Recipe

Spice up your life with Anita's Fabulous Southwestern Garden Salad! This vibrant and flavorful salad bursts with fresh garden vegetables, zesty lime dressing, and a touch of southwestern flair. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 808 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anita's Fabulous Southwestern Garden Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Tomatoes, not specified in recipe
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • (optional) 1 cup tortilla chips or corn chips, crushed
  • Cheddar Cheese, not specified in recipe
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Black Pepper, not specified in recipe
  • (optional) 1 cup cooked chicken or grilled chicken, diced
  • (optional) favorite vinaigrette dressing or ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Guacamole, not specified in recipe
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jicama, peeled and diced
  • 1⁄4 cup lime juice
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • (optional) 1 avocado, diced
  • (optional) 1⁄2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta

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How to Make Anita's Fabulous Southwestern Garden Salad

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables. Dice the red onion, bell pepper, and jicama into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Combine the chopped romaine lettuce, red onion, bell pepper, jicama, corn, black beans, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

75g

Carbs

25g