Southwestern Chopped Salad Recipe

Spice up your meal with this vibrant Southwestern Chopped Salad! A zesty, meatless delight perfect as a side for chili or Tex-Mex, or a satisfying standalone vegetarian meal. This recipe is quick, easy, and packed with fresh flavors and crunchy textures. Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 215.9 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Southwestern Chopped Salad

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How to Make Southwestern Chopped Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 5 cups of chopped romaine lettuce, 2 cups chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped black beans, 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen), ½ cup chopped red onion, ½ cup chopped cilantro, and 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. In a small bowl, gently toss 1 ripe avocado, diced, with 2 tablespoons of lime juice to prevent browning.
  3. Add the avocado mixture to the large bowl with the other salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  4. Just before serving, crush 1 cup of Doritos tortilla chips and sprinkle over the salad.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite southwest ranch dressing (or use recipe #167319) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

18g

Carbs

8g