Southwestern Salad w/ Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
I love the Southwest, and this salad reminds of its flavors.
This is an easy salad that you can layer in a glass trifle bowl if you have one, or line up the ingredients in a row, like I did.
The cilantro lime vinaigrette is drizzled on at the end.
We loved this dressing, and I will be using it for other salads during the warmer months ahead.
No rules to this salad, I used what I had on hand.
Southwestern Salad:
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 bag of frozen corn, defrosted
1 red onion, chopped
1 lb. cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
You can use different beans or other colored peppers, green onions are also a good idea.
Using the biggest platter that you have, line up salad ingredients in rows or mix all together in a large salad bowl.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMlXjUUUgVYasR58ucN-yj1wDmmHzfE6uM3NuKSSNwnQ5jQMAkVtEnZwnJV6PnDX-YkkqOXSrJFU85ExH4VDTwzk5tdSOWvCHoVbf6pF5c_YGoUpwprlQs5_fidocitIKHv_6mu0uoTQ/s400/sw+salad3.jpg)
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette: (adapted from Eating Well)
1 cup packed cilantro
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
zest of a lime
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of minced garlic (I used half of a clove)
Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss just before serving.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2o9Ed_jxlfHQLnMJkGLUjFduk42laRgAgxNIe8Lkoj_ujotk53jsK-2ZzHuKLtPhIAqNwNJimWrCkWaDldpmkYM9sW-g872H0ux-sWcMeMs7QI0H_yGSshC7lLZFAhpN3EQ19Ruj_24/s400/sw+salad2.jpg)
Enjoy!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUU1IpJUy_cJrRTswIglcUm-rzNFSQl1ZZoLPULgUVdML1Cy2LX4eKYlrb9J9ubUUmbyJSXNbaO6Pu0jac1aOxn3cp0gUKOhdyQK4zSNPv9jySWQ_D2FixoUFM_3ZzEXN-4JxGPDvgkA/s200/market_basket.png)
![](http://s9.addthis.com/button1-bm.gif)
Comments