95% would make again
Southwestern Salad
featured in Make-Ahead Mason Jar Salads For The Week
This Southwestern salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that will transport you a warm and sunny place with its mix of bold flavors and textures.
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Inspired by emilieeats.com
Ingredients
for 1 serving
Dressing
- ½ avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water (120 mL)
Salad
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup corn (85 g)
- ½ cup cherry tomato (100 g), halved
- ¼ cup quinoa (40 g), cooked
- ½ cup black beans (85 g)
- 1 cup spinach (40 g)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 501
- Fat 15g
- Carbs 83g
- Fiber 21g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 18g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
- Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
- Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
- Enjoy!
Inspired by emilieeats.com