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southwest summer salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

A delicious lunch or light entree salad -- full of southwest flavors.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwest summer salad

  • 3 c
    cooked rice, chilled (may substitute brown)
  • 2 c
    diced red/yellow/or orange bell peppers
  • 1 can
    15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1
    tomato, chopped
  • 1 c
    diced jicama
  • 1 c
    diced cooked chicken or turkey breast
  • 3/4 c
    sliced green onions
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro
  • 1 c
    thick and chunky salsa
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 8 lg
    romaine lettuce leaves
  • lime wedges for garnish

How To Make southwest summer salad

  • 1
    Combine rice, bell peppers, beans, tomato, jicama, chicken, green onions and cilantro in a large bowl; mix well.
  • 2
    Combine salsa, lime juice, oil and salt in a small bowl. Add to salad, toss well.
  • 3
    Salad may be served immediately or covered and chilled up to 8 hours before serving. Serve salad over lettuce leaves with lime wedges if desired.
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