Name: The Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups mixed salad greens; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup sliced black olives; 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup tortilla strips; For the Santa Fe dressing:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Salt and pepper to taste

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How To Make The Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Recipe

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 0 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup tortilla strips
For the Santa Fe dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, black olives, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Serve the salad topped with tortilla strips for crunch.

Nutrition

Calories : 320kcal
Total Fat : 20g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 15mg
Sodium : 310mg
Total Carbohydrates : 30g
Dietary Fiber : 8g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 8g

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