Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!) Recipe

Name: Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup diced jicama (I left this out); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon mirin; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (about 2 tsp); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; sea salt

Servings: persons

2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup diced jicama (I left this out)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mirin
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (about 2 tsp)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt

1
If using fresh corn, either grill the corn on an outdoor grill, roast in the oven or cook briefly in boiling water.
2
Slice the kernels from the cobs.
3
(If using frozen corn, thaw it under cool running water.) In a large bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, jicama, if you decide to use it, and black beans.
4
In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mirin, olive oil, chipotles, cilantro, cumin and salt.
5
Pour over the vegetables and toss to mix.
6
Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
7
Garnish with a few cilantro leaves before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups frozen corn kernels, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 cup diced jicama (I left this out), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwest Chopped Salad (Healthy!)

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