Description
A colorful fusion of flavors and textures that transforms a classic dip into a delightful salad experience, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 large Avocado (mashed)
- 3 Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Salsa
- Juice of 1 Lime
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: Wash your mixed greens under cold water and dry them.
- Chop the Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumbers.
- Make the Avocado Blend: Mash the avocado with lime juice in a bowl.
- Combine the Ingredients: Layer mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, black beans, cheddar, and the avocado mixture in a bowl.
- Dress It Up: Spoon salsa over the salad and lightly toss.
- Add a Creamy Kick: Drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt over the top and add green onions.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips on the side for extra crunch. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Dip Salad, Healthy Salad, Quick Salad, Vegetarian Meal, Summer Salad