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Spicy Southwest Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Clara Walker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine and spinach)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 avocado, diced
– 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
– 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup tortilla strips
– ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ½ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)


Instructions

Creating the Spicy Southwest Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing is straightforward. Just follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Greens: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens.
2. Add Vegetables: Top the greens with cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, bell peppers, and red onion.
3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, hot sauce, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Drizzle Dressing: Pour the spicy ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
5. Add Crunch: Top the salad with tortilla strips and shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Garnish: If desired, sprinkle chopped cilantro for added flavor and freshness.
7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad right away to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.

This simple process ensures you have a vibrant and flavorful salad ready in no time!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 10g