Gluten-Free Southwest Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Gluten-Free Southwest Salad is a refreshing twist on classic Tex-Mex cuisine, crafted for healthy eating and dietary inclusivity. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, this colorful salad is both nutrient-dense and naturally gluten-free. Black beans and fresh veggies, including red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, provide a satisfying crunch and protein boost, while a tangy homemade dressing infused with cumin and chili powder ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side at your next barbecue. Whether you're gluten-free, vegan by using maple syrup, or just craving a fresh Southwest-inspired meal, this salad is guaranteed to delight your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Sweet corn, cooked and cooled
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and diced red onion. Toss to mix.

Step 2

Add the diced avocado and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Gently stir to incorporate, being careful not to mush the avocado.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if necessary.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Gluten-Free Southwest Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1792.5 grams (1792.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1376

Total Fat 78.90g	101%
Saturated Fat 11.50g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1312mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 154.30g	56%
Dietary Fiber 55.40g	198%
Total Sugars 35.80g
Protein 39.50g	79%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 432mg	33%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 4449mg	95%

*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: 47.8%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 41.6%