Best Southwestern Salad With Avocado Lime Dressing Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO LIME DRESSING

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A satisfying salad with romaine, tomatoe, corn and beans with crunchy corn chips! Go get em! Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine-May 2010.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups beans, rinsed and drained (pinto or black beans, or your choice)
1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 ripe avocado
3/4 cup salsa (prepared, prepared, not chunky)
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
corn chips (optional)

Steps:

Mix the lettuce, beans, tomatoes, and corn in a clear glass bowl. Sprinkle green onions and cilantro on top.
Mash avocado in a separate bowl, and whisk in salsa, sour cream, and lime juice.
Season with hot sauce, if using, and salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad, toss well, and top with the crushed corn chips if desired. Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

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My mother gave me this recipe several years ago, and we have prepared it often ever since. It can be a meal in itself...or serve it along with a Mexican meal. I often take it to potlucks and watch it disappear in no time!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch green onions with tops, sliced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 bottle (8 ounces) Catalina salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups corn chips

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss together the beans, green onions, tomato, avocado and half of the Catalina dressing. Top with cheese and then lettuce. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add corn chips to salad and toss. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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