Southwestern Layered Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Layered Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, divided; 12 red onion, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; salt (optional); fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups lettuce leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; ¼ cup de-fatted chicken stock; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; salt, to taste (optional); fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tomatoes, divided
12 red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
salt (optional)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups lettuce leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup de-fatted chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
salt, to taste (optional)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Make the salad: Chop 2 of the tomatoes.
2
Add onion, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper.
3
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
4
Add in the black beans.
5
Layer the salad in a large bowl: lettuce, green pepper, half the black bean mixture, corn.
6
Slice remaining tomato and arrange the slices on top of the salad.
7
Spoon the remaining black bean mixture over the tomatoes.
8
Make dressing: In small bowl, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Pour half of the dressing over the salad.
11
Serve the rest of the dressing on the side.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes, divided, 12 red onion, diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, salt (optional), and more.

Yes, Southwestern Layered Salad 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.

Southwestern Layered Salad

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