Southwest Salad With Cilantro Ranch Dressing Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Southwest Cilantro Ranch Salad! A refreshing and flavorful salad bursting with the zest of cilantro, the tang of ranch, and a kick from pimento-stuffed olives (or jalapeños, if you prefer!). This easy recipe, inspired by Woman's World magazine, comes together in minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Mildly spiced and incredibly satisfying, this salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy Southwestern flavors.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 150.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwest Salad With Cilantro Ranch Dressing

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How to Make Southwest Salad With Cilantro Ranch Dressing

  1. Whisk together 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tablespoons chopped scallions in a small bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed greens, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), and 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives (or 1-2 jalapeños, finely chopped, for extra heat).
  3. Just before serving, pour the cilantro-ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

6g

Carbs

5g