Southwest Salad Recipe
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
Salad Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 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
- 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.
- 3
- 4
Add Tortilla Strips
Sprinkle the tortilla strips over the salad for added crunch and texture.
Final Touch
- 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.
