Description
A vibrant Southwest Cobb Salad brimming with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Barbecue sauce, to taste
- Ranch dressing, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Layer the romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl to form a crisp base.
- Top the lettuce with diced chicken, followed by diced avocado, sprinkling over crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Drizzle barbecue sauce and ranch dressing over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad gently just before serving to combine flavors.
Notes
Prep ingredients in advance and store separately for freshness. Customize by swapping proteins or adding spicy elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, cobb salad, Southwest salad, healthy meal, colorful salad