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Santa Fe Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Romaine: Start by chopping and rinsing your romaine lettuce. Place it in a large mixing bowl, creating a fresh and crispy base for your salad.
  2. Add the Wholesome Ingredients: To the romaine, add the cooked black beans, sweet corn kernels, diced tomato, chopped red bell pepper, and finely sliced red onion.
  3. Create the Zesty Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
  4. Combine the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Garnish with Avocado and Cheese: Top your salad with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Serve Immediately: For the best flavor and texture, serve the salad immediately.

Notes

Make it your own by adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp. Try using different beans for variation!

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