Southwest Salad with Chipotle Ranch
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Southwest Salad with Chipotle Ranch, a quick and delicious dish that brings a refreshing crunch to your table. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or meal prep, this salad features crisp romaine lettuce and colorful vegetables, all topped with a creamy homemade chipotle ranch dressing that adds a delightful kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 ears corn (kernels cut from cob)
- 3 hearts romaine (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- Avocado slices
- Tortilla strips
- 8 oz sour cream
- ¾ cup mayo
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Chop corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper; add to the bowl.
- Rinse and fold in black beans for added protein.
- Blend dressing ingredients until smooth: sour cream, mayo, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, lime juice.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve topped with tortilla strips and avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg