Vegetarian Southwest Salad
Loaded with spiced sweet potatoes, beans, and a creamy avocado dressing, this vegetarian southwest salad will satisfy your cravings and boost your veggie intake.
Ingredients
DRESSING
- Click the link above for the dressing recipe.
SALAD
- 1 small sweet potato diced
- 1/2 red pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a food processor blend all dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small non stick pan heat olive oil. Add in sweet potato and saute for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Once tender add in red peppers. Saute for just a few minutes. Season with chili powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly
- In salad bowl add Romaine lettuce and top with sweet potatoes, peppers, black beans, cheese and tomatoes.
- Top with desired amount of dressing. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with lime wedges and more chives if desired.