Get ready to transform your salad experience with this mouthwatering Southwestern Cobb Salad that's about to become your new obsession! Imagine a vibrant plate bursting with fresh mixed greens, charred corn, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon, all drizzled with luxurious green goddess dressing. This isn't just a salad—it's a flavor-packed journey through the bold and beautiful Southwest that will make your taste buds dance and your hunger completely satisfied in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup green goddess dressing
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing the mixed greens thoroughly and spinning or patting dry to remove excess moisture.
- If corn is not already cooked, quickly sauté fresh or thaw frozen corn in a skillet until lightly charred, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Rinse black beans under cold water and drain completely to remove excess liquid.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes by cutting them vertically through the stem end.
- Dice the avocado by cutting in half, removing the pit, scoring the flesh in a crosshatch pattern, and scooping out with a spoon.
- Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble into small pieces once cooled.
- In a large salad bowl, create a bed of mixed greens as the base.
- Arrange the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled bacon, and feta cheese in distinct sections across the greens.
- Drizzle green goddess dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately to maintain the freshness and crispness of the ingredients.
Tips
- • For maximum flavor, char the corn in a hot skillet to develop a smoky sweetness • Use freshly cooked bacon for the crispiest texture • Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning • Ensure your mixed greens are completely dry to help the dressing cling better • Arrange ingredients in sections for a stunning visual presentation • Serve immediately after dressing to maintain the salad's crisp textures • For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken • Use high-quality green goddess dressing or make your own for an extra gourmet touch
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
