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Zesty Southwestern Salad Recipe

Zesty Southwestern Salad Recipe

A bright, colorful salad packed with black beans, corn, avocado, and a tangy lime‑chili dressing, perfect for a fresh lunch or a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large avocado
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.25 tsp honey
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn, then combine them in a large bowl.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, red bell pepper, and sliced red onion to the bowl.
  3. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.