Southwest Salad Recipes

Quick and nutritious, this zesty take on pasta salad is a family favorite. Garnish with fresh herbs and black olives.

Loaded with flavor and ultra satisfying

This is my go-to weeknight dinner (also works as a nutritious lunch) after a long day at work. Feel free to add or subtract veggies: sliced or grated carrots, chopped tomatoes, sliced green peppers, or sliced radishes, for example, would work well here. Whatever you like.

Many times I'll keep this meal vegetarian and eat it along with a slice of crusty bread. Other times I'll add a small portion of canned tuna (I love love love Genova brand packed in olive oil), or canned sardines, or a handful of cooked shrimp, or a couple of cut-up chicken tenders.

If you're super tired or otherwise don't feel like making the dressing from scratch, I recommend Newman's Own Light Honey Mustard. 2 tbsp will cost you only 70 calories, the ingredient list is free or weirdness and MSG, and it's nearly as delicious as the real thing.

This is a hearty salad packed with fiber, vitamins, protein and healthy fat. Enjoy!

This is a very versatile EASY thing to make! You can easily swap for pasta, gluten free pasta or even rice. Cilantro, Lime & Salsa are all optional if you would like to make it as a taco! You can use any wrap, just make sure you adjust the recipe to change nutritional info!

a yummy, quick lunch

This recipe is from Kraft Foods. I doubled their serving size, as I eat this for lunch. It's quick, filling, and tastes good!

This makes for a tasty and filling lunch with its combination of vegetables, fruit, lean protein, and healthy fat.

I love spicy foods and often crave something with a lot of flavor. Add some chicken, tuna, or shrimp if you like. I mix the greens and veggies based on what's in season and what's in my fridge.

1 overflowing cup = 1 serving

I was inspired to write this recipe after having some lovely Santa Fe Chicken Salad from the deli counter at my local grocery store. I'm guessing they didn't make a low-fat version. I intend to stick to this low-cal version from now on.

Indulge in this zesty lime flavored southwest style salad

Yummy quinoa dish that is served cold and is great for packing for school or work :) *NOTE* Can add some avocado on the top for extra tastiness! It's high in fiber and protein! Yum!

I was craving southwest salad but didn't want to spend the time making it, so I used a cup of Alexia Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Vegetables. This is so tasty and so good and not to mention low in calories!!

Nice, flavorful and fairly quick. Recipe is for one but easy to make for two as well.

I loooovvvveee southwest salad, but sometimes I am not in the mood for a salad. try this filling but healthy version of south west chicken!!

Light, easy to make summer salad... perfect for dining on the back porch!

My dad thought up this recipe; it's easy & delicious! There are some simple tricks in the dirctions & Viola! A southwest twist to having tuna salad!

This doesnt include the cilantro lime viniagrette which I will add separately

Chicken, Black beans, Southwest Salsa, Chedder Cheese, Spinach, Corn, Black Olives, Cilantro, Green Onion Garnish

They sell corn by the half-dozen, so we always have some left over. I decided to make a salad using corn from last night and some black beans for protein and fiber.

southwestern salad without the dressing (avocado salsa dressing)

Yum!

When it's too hot to cook, here's the perfect family dinner!

Easy to make--just open the cans, mix together, and chill! Great for picnics. I use southwest flavored tomatoes, but other flavors or your own spices would be great as well. You can also add black olives, crushed tortilla chips, chopped peppers, cheese, etc as your calorie limit allows. My husband likes to add salt and spicy Mrs. Dash to his. This is a great base to start with and you can play around with the add-ins as you please. Makes 8 generous 1 cup servings.

Cool, crisp side dish with Corn, Black Beans, Jicama, Cilantro, and Fresh Basil.

This is an easy and quick recipe with a great taste!