Nut-Free Santa Fe Salad

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Nut-Free Santa Fe Salad is a vibrant twist on a classic. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a perfect harmony of freshness and spice. Topped with crumbled feta and a sprinkle of fragrant cilantro, it’s a satisfying, protein-packed option that’s completely nut-free, making it ideal for those with allergies. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful dish is perfect as a quick, healthy lunch or a show-stopping side for your next gathering. Customize with grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra protein boost!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Canned black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 1 whole Lime
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce hearts thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the canned black beans to remove excess salt and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

If using fresh corn, cook the corn kernels briefly before adding them to the bowl. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse them before adding.

Step 5

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the avocado flesh. Add diced avocado to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Finely slice the red onion and add half of it to the salad mixture for a mild onion flavor.

Step 7

Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 8

Crumble feta cheese and add on top of the salad ingredients.

Step 9

In a small bowl, combine the juice from one lime, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Whisk them together to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together to ensure even coating.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a refreshing main dish or side. Optionally, add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2157.1 grams (2157.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1545

Total Fat 93.10g	119%
Saturated Fat 21.60g	108%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.40g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3078mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 150.10g	55%
Dietary Fiber 56.20g	201%
Total Sugars 29.50g
Protein 55.20g	110%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 994mg	76%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 5190mg	110%

*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: 50.5%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 36.2%