Southwest Salad with Chipotle Dressing
 
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Recipe type: salad
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, spring greens)
  • 1 corn on the cob, grilled and kernels cut off (or use ½ cup frozen and then cooked corn kernels)
  • 2 scallions, grilled if desired and then sliced into bite size pieces
  • 15-20 grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • crushed tortilla chips for garnish/crunch (optional, omit for low sodium or use no salt added chips)
  • DRESSING:
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or agave nectar for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon pink himalayan salt (omit for low sodium
  • 1 teaspoons chipotle in adobo, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. In a large serving dish, layer the greens, corn, scallions, tomatoes and black beans.
  2. Add tortilla chips if desired.
  3. Garnish with cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl or mason jar, add all dressing ingredients and whisk until combined. If using a mason jar, screw on lid and shake until combined.
  5. Pour over salad and enjoy!
Notes
Also delicious with chopped avocado, diced grilled chicken or steak!

For low sodium, omit salt = 84 mg per serving
Nutrition Information
Calories: 225 Fat: 14g Carbohydrates: 22g Sodium: 189mg* Fiber: 4g Protein: 5g
Recipe by at https://www.cookingupclean.com/southwest-salad-chipotle-dressing/