Jul 14 2026

Southwest Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Mixed baby greens, tortilla strips, black bean corn salsa, diced tomato, and chopped green onions served with a zesty southwest dressing. Add Grilled Chicken $6 or Shrimp $9

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Zesty Southwest Dressing

Optional Proteins

Method

Prepare Black Bean Corn Salsa

  1. 1

    Mix the Salsa

    In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Add lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.

Make Zesty Southwest Dressing

  1. 2

    Whisk the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, place the mixed baby greens. Top with tortilla strips, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and the prepared black bean corn salsa.

  2. 4

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the zesty southwest dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine.

  3. 5

    Add Protein (Optional)

    If desired, add sliced grilled chicken or cooked shrimp on top of the salad.

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