Mediterranean Diet Santa Fe Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients, the Mediterranean Diet Santa Fe Salad is a fresh and wholesome twist on a classic favorite. This colorful salad combines crisp mixed greens, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and aromatic spices ties it all together, while a sprinkling of fresh cilantro adds a fragrant finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based goodness, this salad is a perfect fit for a Mediterranean-inspired lifestyle. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that will keep you coming back for more.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 quarter cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 quarter cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, black beans, corn, grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onion, avocado, and feta cheese.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Step 4
Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 5
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top as a garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mediterranean Diet Santa Fe Salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1815.4 grams (1815.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1842 |
| Total Fat 110.10g | 141% |
| Saturated Fat 41.70g | 209% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium 3886mg | 169% |
| Total Carbohydrate 162.50g | 59% |
| Dietary Fiber 55.30g | 198% |
| Total Sugars 33.10g | |
| Protein 79.20g | 158% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1520mg | 117% |
| Iron 19mg | 106% |
| Potassium 4149mg | 88% |
Source of Calories