Are you looking for an easy and delicious southwest-style salad? Try this southwest inspired chopped salad with creamy cilantro lime dressing.

Southwest Chopped Salad

Ingredients:

• Large head of romaine lettuce
• 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 bell pepper
• 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced
• 15 oz. can of corn, rinsed and drained
• 5 green onions
• Creamy cilantro lime dressing
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
• Cooked chicken (optional)
• Top with avocado (optional)

Instructions:

1. Chop romaine, bell pepper, tomatoes and green onions.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
3. Toss with dressing.

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed
• ½ avocado (or greek yogurt)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about ½ a lime)
• 1 large garlic cloves
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp. white vinegar
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions:

1.  Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and mix until combined and smooth.
2. Taste and adjust if necessary.

Recipe adapted from The Garden Grazer.