Southwest Salad Recipe
A vibrant melody of roasted corn salsa, tangy cotija cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and fresh cilantro atop a lush bed of mixed greens, served with zesty southwest ranch dressing.ADD a Protein!
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
Prepare the Roasted Corn Salsa
In a medium bowl, combine the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and half of the chopped cilantro. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens as the base. Top with the roasted corn salsa mixture, then sprinkle with cotija cheese and remaining cilantro.
Add the Tortilla Strips and Protein
Crisp the tortilla strips in a pan if desired, then add them on top of the salad. If adding protein, arrange it atop the salad.
Serve with Dressing
Drizzle the southwest ranch dressing over the assembled salad and serve immediately.
