A crispy tortilla bowl is filled with a colorful blend of greens, beans, corn, and avocado, then topped with a zesty lime dressing and a sprinkle of cheese for a filling and flavorful salad.
Tortilla Bowl Southwestern Salad
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 2 avocados
- 1 cup corn (canned (rinsed and drained))
- 1 cup black beans (canned (rinsed and drained))
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Pour the vegetable oil (1 teaspoon per bowl) into medium (1.2 quart) oven-proof bowls and rub around to coat the surface. Press each tortilla into a greased bowl.
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Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let the tortilla bowls cool.
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Make 3 cuts lengthwise on each of the romaine hearts, remove the stems, and chop into smaller pieces. Rinse, drain, and place in a large salad bowl.
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Dice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the romaine.
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Dice the onion and add it to the salad.
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Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice. Add to the salad.
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Add the corn and black beans.
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In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
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Fill each tortilla bowl with the salad.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
Adapted from: tasty.co
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