Best Southwestern Chopped Salad The Garden Grazer Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD - THE GARDEN GRAZER



SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD - THE GARDEN GRAZER image

Categories     Salad     Bean     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Lunch     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

Large head of romaine
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
5 green onions

Steps:

  • Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Toss with desired dressing.

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME DRESSING



Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing image

A crisp and refreshing southwestern salad tossed in a delicious creamy avocado cilantro-lime dressing.

Provided by Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Categories     Main Dish     Salad     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large head romaine
15 oz. can black beans
1 orange bell pepper
10 oz. cherry/grape tomatoes (about 1 pint)
2 cups sweet corn, cooked
5 green onions
1 cup loosely packed cilantro (stems removed and roughly chopped)
1/2 avocado (or 1/2 cup plain vegan yogurt)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime, more to taste)
1-2 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp. olive oil (for oil-free, sub a little water to thin)
1 1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt
Recommended: agave & cumin to taste

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor/blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. (I like the addition of a little cumin, and also agave to sweeten.)
  • Chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions. Rinse and drain black beans.
  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss with desired amount of dressing.*

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHWESTERN CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING



Southwestern Chopped Salad With Cilantro Dressing image

A colorful nutrient packed salad! Healthy and delicious, this is a vegetarian salad and can be vegan by using avocado instead of yogurt(love this!) :D Enjoy! Adapted from the Garden Grazer.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head romaine lettuce
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large orange bell pepper (for color, can use other colors)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (you can half them if you like)
2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
5 green onions
1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or use all or part avocado)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 -2 garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar (I might try white balsamic sometime)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Finely chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.
  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Toss with desired dressing.
  • Cilantro Dressing:.
  • Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Makes about 3/4 cup.

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