Ingredients
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- 2–3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup black beans (drained + rinsed if canned)
- 1 cup corn (canned or steamed from fresh/frozen)
- 1/2 cup freshly diced or chopped tomatoes
- 1/4–1/3 cup sliced green onion (greens and whites)
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 TBSP red salsa
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt (or season to taste)
- 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing sour cream, salsa, cumin, and salt. Add lime juice and whisk until smooth.
- Cook the corn using your preferred method (grilling, boiling, or steaming).
- Chop the romaine lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onion finely. In a large bowl, combine with black beans, corn, crushed tortilla chips, and cheddar cheese.
- Toss the salad with dressing just before serving for even flavor distribution.
- Customize with additional veggies or toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a vegan version, substitute sour cream with plant-based alternatives like cashew cream.