Southwest Salad Recipe
Lettuce with your choice of protein, corn, black beans, tomatoes, green chile strips, pine nuts, and tortilla strips. Served with Southwest dressing. Serves 10-12
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein Options
Southwest Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl along with the corn, black beans, green chile strips, and pine nuts.
- 3
Choose Your Protein
Select one of the protein options (grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu) and add the diced protein to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Tortilla Strips
Sprinkle the tortilla strips over the top of the salad.
Make the Dressing
- 5
- 6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Serve the Salad
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the southwest dressing over the salad just before serving.
- 8
Toss and Enjoy
Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
