Southwestern Black Bean and Lettuce Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Heather Carroll

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jul. 10, 2023

You won't even miss the meat in this satisfying salad chock-full of beans, veggies and mouthwatering Southwest flavor. —Heather Carroll, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Southwestern Black Bean and Lettuce Salad with Salsa Verde Dressing

Yield:4 servings
Prep:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • dressing:
    • 1/2 cup salsa verde
    • 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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