Jul 13 2026

Southwest Salad Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

A bed of romaine lettuce topped with black beans, roasted corn, red bell peppers, & pollo asado finished with mixed cheese, tortilla strips, and sliced avocado drizzled with chipotle ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Lettuce

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Drain and dry using a salad spinner or paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Adding Toppings

  1. 2

    Prepare Salad Toppings

    Drain and rinse the black beans. Add them to the bowl with the chopped romaine. Next, add the roasted corn, diced red bell pepper (remove seeds and chop), and pollo asado pieces to the salad bowl.

  2. 3

    Cheese and Avocado

    Sprinkle the mixed cheese evenly over the salad. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado thinly and arrange it on top of the salad.

  3. 4

    Add Tortilla Strips

    Sprinkle the tortilla strips over the salad for added crunch and texture.

Final Touch

  1. 5

    Drizzle with Dressing

    Pour the chipotle ranch dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the lettuce or avocado.

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