Cheap Chipotle Salad
Salads
Ingredients:
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
Dressing:
Equipments:
- Large salad bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Jar with lid (for dressing)
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Nutrition:
Servings 1 Calories 175 Carbohydrates 25g Fat 6g Fiber 3g Protein 5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 295mg Sugar 3g
*Nutrition info is an estimate and may vary with cooking methods and ingredients.
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, black beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
- Mix Well: Toss well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Add Crunchy Topping: Just before serving, crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy topping.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes:
This salad is best assembled just before eating. The warm rice wilts the greens slightly for a pleasant warm-cool contrast.
Tips:
Use freshly cooked warm rice for the best result. Cold rice makes the salad feel heavy.
Storage:
Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Dress only the portion being eaten immediately.
Cheap Chipotle Salad
4
10 min
0 min
Ingredients:
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
Dressing:
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Meal Prep Friendly
Instructions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, black beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
- Mix Well: Toss well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Add Crunchy Topping: Just before serving, crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy topping.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy!












