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    Home » Dinners » Southwestern Layered Salad

    Southwestern Layered Salad

    Published: May 31, 2017 · Modified: Apr 1, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Southwestern Layered Salad is an hearty layered dinner salad that's packed with delicious southwestern flavors. 

    Southwestern Layered Salad in a glass trifle bowl.

    I'm embarrassed to admit that the first time my mom made this Southwestern Layered Salad that I didn't want to try it. It took a long (long!) time for me to like salads, and I thought it just sounded ... not so exciting.

    Well, I'm happy to admit that I was so wrong. This salad is delicious! Everything comes together to make it a hearty, flavorful salad.

    Southwestern Layered Salad

    This southwestern layered salad is also really easy to make. If I don't have leftover bacon (and I almost never do), I just chop everything up while the bacon is cooking, and then it's all ready to put together. So, it's a quick, easy dinner.

    Southwestern Layered Salad

    It's also one of the only salads that my kids will happily eat. Not only do they eat it, but they ask for seconds or thirds, which is pretty amazing.

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    Southwestern Layered Salad

    Southwestern Layered Salad

    Southwestern layered salad is an easy, layered salad that's packed with delicious southwestern flavors. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 482kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup salsa
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, divided
    • 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
    • 14 ounce can corn drained
    • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
    • 1 green pepper seeded and diced
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 3 slices bacon cooked and chopped
    • 1 avocado diced
    • ¼ cup regular or fat-free Italian dressing

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, stir together black beans, salsa, and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
    • In a glass dish, in this order, layer black bean mixture, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, cheese, bacon, and avocado.
    • Drizzle dressing over the top.
    • Serve immediately, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro just before serving.

    Notes

    *Nutrition values are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 2535IU | Vitamin C: 25.3mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
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    This post was originally published on 12/31/12. It's such a family favorite that I've decided to re-share it again.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Lucky me

      July 01, 2020 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      So good! I don't feel like I am are depriving myself with this salad. Flavors galore.

      Reply
    2. Anne

      June 05, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      This salad was incredible! Great summer salad as a meal.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 08, 2020 at 8:43 am

        Thank you! =)

        Reply
    3. Maggie

      June 12, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Hi about 20 years ago there was a southwest salad that had salsa and I believe ranch dressing it s excellent lost book. Thank You.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 12, 2018 at 2:42 pm

        I'm glad you found this one! I hope you enjoy it. =)

        Reply
    4. Agness of Run Agness Run

      June 28, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Yum! This is my kind of salad recipe! I will have to try it soon!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 28, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        Thanks!!

        Reply
    5. Meljoy

      June 03, 2017 at 8:34 am

      About how many does it feed as a side dish?

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 03, 2017 at 9:38 am

        It feeds about 6 as a main, so I'd say about 12 as a side.

        Reply
    6. Karly

      June 02, 2017 at 7:40 am

      Obsessed. This is perfect for parties, but also the perfect lunch or mexican dinner side! Love!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 02, 2017 at 10:37 am

        Thanks so much! =)

        Reply
    7. Inci @ Bella's apron

      June 02, 2017 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      Looks healthy and great and perfect side dish or main entre too. love the pictures

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 02, 2017 at 10:35 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. stacie juarez

      June 02, 2013 at 7:28 am

      Sowthwesteren salad good.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        June 02, 2013 at 10:38 am

        Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!! =)

        Reply
    9. kaymc

      May 06, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      This sounds great but that do you do with the rest of the cilantro. Recipe calls for 1/4 cup, you use 2 T in the bean mixture, when do you add the rest? I thought maybe sprinkle it on top but don't see it in the picture.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        May 06, 2013 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks for catching that! Yes, you sprinkle it on when you serve it. I'll update the recipe so that part is fixed. Thanks again, and I hope you enjoy the salad! =)

        Reply
    10. Happy Valley Chow

      May 06, 2013 at 8:20 am

      Absolutely beautiful salad! Definitely want to give this a try :)

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        May 06, 2013 at 10:43 am

        Thanks so much!! =)

        Reply

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