Cheap Chipotle Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped
- 1 can (425 g / 15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 165 g (1 cup) corn
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
- Chipotle's Honey Vinaigrette
Equipments:
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Raw
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Make the dressing first and let it sit while you prep the rest of the salad — even 10-15 minutes helps the flavors meld before it goes on the vegetables.
Instructions:
- Make the Dressing: Prepare the Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette according to its recipe. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped lettuce, 1 can (425 g / 15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup corn, 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 sliced green onions, and ¼ cup fresh cilantro.
- Dress and Toss: Drizzle with dressing to taste and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls and top with 1 cup crushed tortilla chips just before serving to keep them crunchy.
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.
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The black beans adds protein and a creamy texture that bulks up the dish. The red bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of color. The ¼ cup fresh cilantro adds a fresh, citrusy herbal brightness.
Cheap Chipotle Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped
- 1 can (425 g / 15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 165 g (1 cup) corn
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
- Chipotle's Honey Vinaigrette
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The black beans adds protein and a creamy texture that bulks up the dish. The red bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of color. The ¼ cup fresh cilantro adds a fresh, citrusy herbal brightness.
Prep:
Make the dressing first and let it sit while you prep the rest of the salad — even 10-15 minutes helps the flavors meld before it goes on the vegetables.
Instructions:
- Make the Dressing: Prepare the Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette according to its recipe. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped lettuce, 1 can (425 g / 15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup corn, 1 diced red bell pepper, 2 sliced green onions, and ¼ cup fresh cilantro.
- Dress and Toss: Drizzle with dressing to taste and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls and top with 1 cup crushed tortilla chips just before serving to keep them crunchy.
