Jul 14 2026
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Southwest Chopped Salad Recipe

Inspired by FRIDA southwest
Time20m
Serves4

romaine, chipotle buttermilk, cheddar, tomato, egg, candied bacon, ancho sunflower seeds, pickled onion, roasted corn, craisins, cornbread croutons, chive, avocado

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Start by washing and chopping the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado. Chop the hard-boiled eggs and candied bacon.

  2. 2

    Mix the Salad

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped candied bacon, ancho sunflower seeds, pickled red onions, roasted corn, Craisins, and diced avocado.

  3. 3

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle chipotle buttermilk dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Top the salad with cornbread croutons and chopped chives before serving. Enjoy your Southwest Chopped Salad!

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