Southwest Salad

Name: Southwest Salad
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¾ pound lean ground beef; 1-2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning (see below for details); ¾ cup black beans (drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped); ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped); ½ cup cherry tomatoes; ½ cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded); 1 avocados (diced); 1 cayenne pepper (diced); 1 cup tortilla chips; ½ cup chunky salsa; Optional: 2 tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing; ½ tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon crushed dried oregano

Instructions

Prep:2minCook:8min

The Southwest salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors that come together to create a truly satisfying and enjoyable meal. It's an easy and healthy salad with Tex-Mex flavors.

Updated at: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:30:34 GMT