Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Southwest Salad with Chipotle Ranch, a delightful dish that combines fresh ingredients and zesty elements for a truly satisfying meal. This salad is not only a feast for the eyes with its colorful vegetables but also a powerhouse of nutrients. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light main course, it features crisp romaine lettuce topped with creamy homemade chipotle ranch dressing. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this easy and customizable salad, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 hearts of romaine (sliced)
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 ears of corn (kernels cut from the cob)
- 15 oz can of black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped into large chunks)
- Avocado slices
- Tortilla strips
- 8 oz sour cream
- ¾ cup mayo
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper to the bowl.
- Rinse and fold in black beans gently.
- In a blender, combine sour cream, mayo, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, and lime juice; blend until smooth.
- Drizzle chipotle ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
- Top with tortilla strips and avocado slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg