Jul 14 2026
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Southwest Salad Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time30m
Serves4

romaine lettuce, grilled corn, bell peppers, black beans, tomato, red onion, avocado, fried poblano pepper and onion strings, tortilla strips, your choice of dressing: ranch, honey lime, chipotle ranch, creamy avocado ranch

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl. Dice the tomatoes, avocado, and bell peppers, then add them to the bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the Beans and Corn

    Rinse the black beans under cold water, drain, and add them to the salad bowl. Incorporate the grilled corn into the mixture.

  3. 3

    Slice the Red Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl, mixing gently to combine all ingredients.

Topping the Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the Fried Poblano

    If not using pre-prepared fried poblano, slice a large poblano pepper and fry it in a pan with a little oil until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the onion strings and tortilla strips over the salad. Add the fried poblano slices on top.

Dressing the Salad

  1. 6

    Choose Your Dressing

    Select your preferred dressing from ranch, honey lime, chipotle ranch, or creamy avocado ranch. Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.

  2. 7

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with dressing. Serve immediately for freshness.

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