Zesty Salad with Tortilla Strips

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Zesty Salad with Tortilla Strips! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and hearty black beans and sweet corn, this salad is a perfect fusion of textures and bold flavors. The real star? The homemade crispy tortilla strips, golden-fried to perfection, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. Drizzle it all with a tangy lime-cumin dressing, perfectly balanced with a hint of honey and a touch of chili powder for a subtle kick. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this salad is a refreshing option for lunch or dinner and comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for anyone craving a zesty, Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked or canned)
• 1 large Avocado
• 3 small Flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and slice the avocado into cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, and corn kernels.

Step 3

Slice the flour tortillas into thin strips. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the tortilla strips and fry them until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let cool.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, ground black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Top the salad with the cubed avocado and crispy tortilla strips.

Step 7

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1790.3 grams (1790.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1603

Total Fat 96.20g	123%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4238mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 178.10g	65%
Dietary Fiber 42.50g	152%
Total Sugars 31.00g
Protein 40.00g	80%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 563mg	43%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 3367mg	72%

*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: 49.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 41.0%