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
- Wash and chop all vegetables. Dice the red onion, bell pepper, and jicama into ½-inch pieces.
- Combine the chopped romaine lettuce, red onion, bell pepper, jicama, corn, black beans, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 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