Albuquerque Salad

Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and flavorful Albuquerque Salad—a Southwest-inspired masterpiece bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. This hearty dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber as its base, while black beans, sweet corn, and zesty red onion add depth and texture. A citrusy lime-cumin dressing, paired with a touch of garlic, ties the flavors together beautifully, while fresh cilantro lends a fragrant finish. Garnished with crunchy tortilla strips and optional queso fresco, this salad is a perfect blend of wholesome and indulgent. Ready in just 20 minutes, the Albuquerque Salad is ideal for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or as a standout side at your next gathering. Keywords: Southwest salad, avocado salad, tortilla strips, lime dressing, healthy salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 0.5 large Red onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 2 large Lime
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Tortilla strips
• 0.5 cup Queso fresco (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves. Peel and dice the cucumber. Peel, pit, and dice the avocado. Add all of them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the black beans. Add them to the salad along with the corn kernels.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Add both to the salad mixture.

Step 5

To make the dressing, juice the limes into a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and finely minced garlic until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Top the salad with tortilla strips for crunch and sprinkle queso fresco over the top if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of this Southwestern-inspired dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1652.5 grams (1652.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1686

Total Fat 115.00g	147%
Saturated Fat 30.20g	151%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.00g
Cholesterol 86mg	28%
Sodium 1810mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 134.30g	49%
Dietary Fiber 40.40g	144%
Total Sugars 23.10g
Protein 50.50g	101%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1114mg	86%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 3379mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 30.3%