Southwest Chopped Salad
This Southwest Chopped Salad is loaded with a ton of flavor and satisfying crunch in every bite. Crisp romaine, bell peppers, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and jicama served with a drizzle of jalapeño Ranch dressing and crushed tortilla chips.
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 1 artisan Romaine heart very well chopped (½-inch pieces) about 3 ½ to 4 cups
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed and drained
- 2 small tomatoes like tomatoes on the vine or Roma, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced (about ¾ to 1 cup)
- ½ cup peeled and diced jicama
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1 large Hass avocado
- ½ cup jalapeño Ranch salad dressing like Litehouse brand
- Crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips optional garnish
- Hot sauce like Cholula, optional for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chopped romaine well and add it to a large salad bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, through the cheese. Toss until well combined. Garnish the salad with the avocado
- Serve with crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips, jalapeno Ranch dressing, and hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4284IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4mg