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SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY

Southwestern Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 avocado, halved
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
15 oz black beans, 1 can
½ cup red onion, chopped
15 oz corn, 1 can
¼ cup scallion
¾ cup tomato, chopped

Steps:

Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SALAD

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My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad. I've used it many times and received compliments. When it comes to bean salad, most people think of the sweet three-bean variety, so this is a nice surprise. - Lila Jean Allen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
DRESSING:
3/4 cup thick and chunky salsa
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, onion, tomato and corn. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt and cumin. Pour dressing over the bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover salad and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST BEAN SALAD

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Just for safe keeping... found this recipe off a can of 'Safeway Dark Red Kidney Beans' I will have to try it one day... and if you beat me to it... let me know how it taste. ;-)

Provided by Teenah

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen whole corn, thawed
1/2 cup mile southwest salsa
3 tablespoons extra light olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Salad may be refrigerated up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 103.6, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 10.6

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.

SPEEDY SOUTHWEST SALAD

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I used leftover corn and black beans I had in the fridge to throw together this simple layered salad. It's a big time-saver because it requires little chopping and features a quick dressing. The crunchy combination is always in demand at our house. -Kara Ann Goff, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with corn and beans. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and picante sauce; spoon over vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips, cheese and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FIVE BEAN SALAD

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I am the third generation using this wonderful recipe. It is soooo simple and delicious. Its not overly oily like most are. Overnight chilling time not included in preparation time.

Provided by carlanna livingstone

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 1 salad, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1 onion, chopped (I add the next day about an hour before serving, other wise it seems too strong)
1 green pepper, chopped (my grandmother's recipe calls for this but we never put it in as we don't care for it)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 -2 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

Drain all the beans and combine in a large bowl.
Heat (but do not boil) (I do it in the microwave for about 1 minute) vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and celery seed.
Mix with bean mix and let stand overnight.
Add onion/pepper about an hour before serving.

SOUTHWEST BEAN SALAD

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Got from Jolinda Hackett on about.com for a vegan, gluten free, light bean salad recipe. It tastes amazing after 24 hours, so make the night before if possible.

Provided by guzman.alicia

Categories Black Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, well drained
1 1/2 cups corn
1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 avocado, diced (optional)
3 tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, tomatoes, onion and cilantro and gently toss.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients, then pour over the beans mixture and gently stir to combine. Chill for at least an hour to allow flavors to mingle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 201.6, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11.3

FIVE-BEAN SALAD

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In Ottawa, Illinois, Jeanette Simec combines five kinds of beans with an oil-and-vinegar dressing in this colorful classic that's great to take to picnics or potluck, "Everyone loves the variety of beans in this simple salad," she writes. "My husband, Chuck, just can't get enough of it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 small onions, chopped
1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST FIVE BEAN SALAD

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This is similar to some that I've tried but the taste is indescribable. Very tasty and easy to make! Make it the night before you plan to serve it so that all the flavors have time to meld. My can ounces are approximate, I buy the regular sized cans.

Provided by The Big Cheese

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (15 ounce) can string beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
1 (15 ounce) can wax beans
1 large red bermuda onion
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup pure virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Dump all of the beans into a colander, starting with the kidney beans. Do not rinse.
Chop the Bermuda onion into cubes.
In a large bowl, pour all the beans and the chopped onion together and mix well.
In a sauce pan, mix the apple cider vinegar with the sugar and salt, stir over medium heat. Once the sugar and salt have dissolved, add the olive oil and the pepper.
Stir well and then pour over the beans. Cover and place in the refrigerator, overnight is best. Stir them occasionally to make sure that they are all getting a good dose of the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 887.3, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 6.5

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Southwestern Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, lime, garlic, salt, water, green bell pepper, corn, cherry tomato, quinoa, black beans, spinach

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ avocado
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup corn
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
¼ cup quinoa, cooked
½ cup black beans
1 cup spinach

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 8 grams

EASY SOUTHWEST SALAD RECIPE

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This Easy Southwest Salad is simple, delicious, and full of flavor. If you are looking for a healthy and tasty dinner, lunch, side dish, or appetizer, you have to try this salad.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

9 ounces romaine lettuce salad ((or spinach))
1 avocado (diced)
1 tomato (diced)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans ((rinsed and drained))
1 (7 ounce) can corn
1 (3 ounce) can olives (sliced)
1½ cups cooked chicken ((diced) (I used the pre-cooked southwestern seasoned chicken in the deli section))
6 ounces salad dressing ((your choice of flavor))

Steps:

Mix everything together and serve with your favorite salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 548 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving