Southwest Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: Southwest Chopped Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped); 1 red onion (chopped); 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved); 1 cup frozen corn (thawed); 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives; 2 ripe avocado (sliced or diced); 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup crushed nacho cheese chips (optional); ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 2 to 3 slices pickled jalapenos; 1 tablespoon chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon dried dill; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (depending on thickness desired)

Instructions

Prep:15min

Fresh and flavourful, this Southwest Chopped Salad is quick, easy, and delicious! It's loaded with fresh veggies and a hearty drizzle of a creamy homemade Southwest Ranch dressing that your whole family will love! Enjoy it as a side to Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs with Veggies, or add chicken to the salad to make it a hearty meal.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:08:15 GMT