Southwest Salad: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist for Fresh Flavor
This Southwest Salad features a delicious combination of turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that adds a refreshing twist to your meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping with tortilla strips.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southwest Salad, Turkey Bacon, Fresh Salad, Healthy Recipes