Southwestern Salad Toss

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SERVES: 6

PREP: 10 Min

Y'know how good salads taste when you order them from a restaurant? Well, we recreated one of our favorites and came up with this recipe for Southwestern Salad Toss that we think is even better than the original! Full of yummy mix-ins and topped off with a light, fresh, and flavorful dressing, this salad will definitely impress everyone!

What You'll Need

1 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
1 cup cilantro, stems removed
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, corn, onion, and black beans; set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine dressing ingredients; process until smooth.
Pour desired amount of dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate any leftover dressing for later use.

Check This Out!

Want to try another restaurant-worthy salad that's simple to put together at home? Then try our Bistro Chicken Salad and you might just feel like you're dining in a French Bistro!
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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 410
Calories from Fat 272
Total Fat 30g 47 %
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 7.7g 15 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 6.5mg 2 %
Sodium 403mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 9.2g 37 %
Sugars 4.8g 0 %

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jthelander1231

Feb 26, 2016

This looks so refreshing. Love it!

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rudygodi 5363258

Jul 06, 2015

i made this salad and dressing. It was wonderful. I ate it everyday for four days. It lives up to this post.

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graztom59 0165384

Jun 30, 2015

Is there a substitute for cilantro???

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 02, 2015

You can substitute the cilantro for parsley if you prefer.

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