Heather Byers Fiesta Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Southwest-inspired flavors, Heather Byers Fiesta Salad is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. This crowd-pleasing salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for a satisfying medley of textures. Tossed in a zesty homemade lime-cumin dressing with a hint of honey, each bite delivers a refreshing balance of tangy, smoky, and slightly sweet notes. Finished with chopped cilantro and a crunchy topping of crushed tortilla chips, this fiesta salad is as delicious as it is versatile. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a show-stopping side dish at your next barbecue.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head (chopped) Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz, rinsed and drained) Black beans
• 1 cup (cooked or canned, drained) Sweet corn
• 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 1 large (diced) Avocado
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (roughly crushed) Tortilla chips
• 1 whole Juice of lime
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh vegetables and herbs.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large serving bowl.

Step 3

Add the cherry tomatoes (halved), rinsed and drained black beans, sweet corn, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad to avoid squishing.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Top with roughly crushed tortilla chips just before serving for added crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light, refreshing main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1823.4 grams (1823.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1736

Total Fat 99.60g	128%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.90g
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 3843mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 164.10g	60%
Dietary Fiber 39.80g	142%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 69.10g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1372mg	106%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 2387mg	51%

*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: 49.0%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 35.9%