Cowgirl Salad Recipe
This vibrant Cowgirl Salad is a colorful and flavorful Santa-Fe style dish packed with fiber and protein. Featuring romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, peppers, and a zesty peanut lime dressing, it’s topped with either Cajun-spiced grilled chicken or crispy tofu for a satisfying meal. Perfect for impressing guests or a wholesome family dinner, it offers easy modifications for vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary preferences.
- Time: 35 min
- Servings: 6
Source: recipiana
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- roasted peanuts
- tablespoons natural smooth peanut butter
- teaspoon lime zest
- tablespoons lime juice
- tablespoons soy sauce
- teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- garlic
- teaspoon salt
- package extra firm tofu OR 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- avocado oil or olive oil for cooking
- tablespoon Cajun spice mix
- heads torn romaine lettuce
- can black beans
- corn
- red, yellow or orange bell peppers, diced
- chopped pitted Medjool dates
- crumbled feta or vegan feta
- finely diced red onion
- avocados, sliced or diced
- Tortilla chips for serving
- lime, cut in wedges for serving