❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
- This southwest salad has all the bold flavors of the Southwest.
- This is a super easy salad recipe and can be thrown together even when short on time!
- The homemade southwest dressing used in this recipe ensures BIG flavor!
- You can very easily customize this recipe to suit your own tastes.
- Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free, and soy-free, with a vegan and dairy-free option.
🥬 Ingredients and Substitutes
Mixed greens: Simply use a mix of your favorite salad greens or favorite lettuce (like romaine lettuce). I like to use a mix of baby arugula and spinach.
Black beans: A can of black beans adds flavor, texture, and nice doses of protein and fiber to this salad recipe. If you are not a fan of black beans, feel free to use chickpeas, pinto beans, or butter beans or omit them altogether.
Corn: Fresh corn off the cob, canned corn or frozen corn gets the job done here.
Bell pepper: Red bell pepper, green bell pepper—it all works!
Onion: A white, yellow, or red onion will add the onion flavor you need.
Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a pop of freshness but if you are not a fan of cilantro, feel free to use a different fresh herb such as parsley or oregano, or even omit it or use a handful of sprouts instead.
Tortilla chips: Simply crush a handful of tortilla chips to add to the salad, or if you have tortilla strips on hand, those work, too!
Cheese: This optional ingredient add additional flavor and texture. If you are not vegan, use a nice sharp shredded cheddar. If vegan or dairy-free, use shredded plant-based cheese, like Daiya.
Southwest salad dressing: Use this southwest salad dressing recipe for this salad for the best results.
🥗 How to Make Southwest Salad
- Simply combine all salad ingredients, toss with dressing and enjoy!
🍴 Make It Your Own
Once you get this base recipe down pat, feel free to make it your own with some of the following options.
- For additional protein, add some crispy tofu or tempeh.
- If not vegan or vegetarian, grilled chicken breast or sliced steak is a classic choice for a southwest salad.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Add sliced avocado or a dollop of guacamole.
- Add a dollop of conventional or plant-based sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice before digging in.
- Serve with a side of soft tortillas and enjoy wrap-style.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can you store southwest salad in the fridge?
Like most salads, southwest salad tastes best when made fresh to eat. But you can store the salad sans dressing in an airtight container for about 3 days.
How many calories are in a southwest salad?
There are approximately 459 calories per serving in this southwest salad recipe.
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