Heart-Healthy Santa Fe Salad

Bright, vibrant, and perfect for your healthy eating goals, the Heart-Healthy Santa Fe Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish brimming with nutrient-packed ingredients. This colorful salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and creamy avocado with protein-rich black beans and sweet corn kernels for a satisfying and wholesome base. Aromatic fresh cilantro and zesty lime dressing infused with olive oil and ground cumin tie the flavors together, making every bite a refreshing delight. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is an excellent option for a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck addition. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy a taste of the Southwest. Perfect for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine, this salad is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and can easily be customized to suit your dietary preferences.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Black beans, canned
• 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat dry. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Wash the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Add them to the salad, ensuring they're well-drained to prevent excess moisture.

Step 5

Add the corn kernels to the bowl. If using frozen corn, to speed up thawing, you can rinse them under warm water beforehand.

Step 6

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh before adding it to the salad.

Step 7

Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 8

Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 11

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1693.1 grams (1693.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1158

Total Fat 62.70g	80%
Saturated Fat 9.50g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2254mg	98%
Total Carbohydrate 136.30g	50%
Dietary Fiber 46.30g	165%
Total Sugars 31.10g
Protein 36.40g	73%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398mg	31%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 4090mg	87%

*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: 45.0%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 43.4%