Vibrant layered salad with peppers, chili cheese, black beans, fresh lime dressing and cilantro garnish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
02 - 1 cup diced orange bell pepper
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - ½ cup corn kernels, fresh or canned, drained
→ Legumes
08 - 1½ cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained if canned
→ Cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded red chili pepper cheese or sharp cheddar with a pinch of chili powder
→ Garnishes & Dressing
10 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
11 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
02 - Dice, shred, slice, and halve all vegetables as specified, keeping each ingredient separate to preserve vibrant layers.
03 - In a large clear glass serving bowl, spread black beans evenly as the base layer. Next, layer diced yellow bell peppers, then diced orange bell peppers, followed by corn kernels to create distinct color bands. Add shredded red chili pepper cheese, arrange cherry tomatoes over cheese, then top with shredded romaine lettuce and avocado slices.
04 - Drizzle prepared dressing evenly over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top as a fresh garnish.
05 - Serve immediately with a large spoon to scoop through all layers, ensuring balanced flavors in each portion.
