You won't even miss the meat in this satisfying salad chock-full of beans, veggies and mouthwatering Southwest flavor. —Heather Carroll, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Southwestern Black Bean and Lettuce Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing

Southwestern Black Bean and Lettuce Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing
Prep Time
25 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
2 cups: 277 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 439mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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