Fiesta Salad
Fiesta Salad is a delicious and colorful salad full of fresh veggies and a simple tangy salad dressing. Perfect for BBQs and potlucks!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 10 ounce package mixed salad greens
- 15 ounces black beans drained, rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 red bell pepper seeded & diced
- ½ small red onion diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted, diced small
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Garnishes: lime wedges cilantro, Cotija cheese
- Dressing:
- ½ cup ranch dressing or sour cream
- ⅓ cup salsa
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
- Drizzle dressing over salad, toss to coat.
- Garnish with more cilantro, lime wedges, and cotija cheese.
Notes
- Wash, dry and tear lettuce leaves or greens for best results.
- Slice your tomatoes in half or in bite size pieces.
- Spice it up with taco sauce and fajita seasoning in the dressing.
- Chop all veggies into similar size pieces for easier mixing.
- Rinse your corn and beans before adding to the salad.
- Make dressing ahead of time and let chill in the fridge for an hour or so for the flavors to develop.
- Prep all the Fiesta salad ingredients ahead of time and combine when ready to serve.
- Garnish with crumbled Cotija cheese or substitute feta or shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Add crunchy toppings like sunflower seeds or tortilla strips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 306mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g