Spicy Southwest Salad with Turkey Bacon: Easy and Flavorful Delight
A delicious and vibrant Spicy Southwest Salad featuring savory turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or grilled
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, black beans, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top the salad with turkey bacon and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider including diced jalapeños in the salad.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Spicy Southwest Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad, Easy Salad Recipe