Southwestern Salad Toss

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 cup 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!
We've got more salads! Try our Broccoli and Cheese Salad or our Cob Macaroni Salad.
For more delicious Tex-Mex recipes, try our Beefy Enchiladas or oue Sassy Chicken Street Tacos.