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This has been my “go to salad” for a long time. We have it every other week or so and we still love it! This recipe makes so much I usually have it for lunch a couple of times. This is also the salad that I bring to potlucks or big dinners – it really feeds the masses!
Simple Southwest Salad Recipe
A simple and delicious salad that feeds a crowd
Serving people
Ingredients
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 1 bag romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ can olives, chopped
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, (optional)
Instructions
- Throw all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well. Serve with your favorite dressing.Want to make it your main dish? Just add some chopped chicken!
Nutrition
Calories: 160 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 4 mg · Sodium: 303 mg · Potassium: 431 mg · Fiber: 6 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 2523 IU · Vitamin C: 12 mg · Calcium: 78 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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This sounds amazing! What dressing do you think goes best with it?
I love Italian dressing! But my most favorite is olive garden’s dressing that you can buy at Sam’s Club.
Made this tonight with some chicken and poppy seed dressing! it was delicious!