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Ghost Pepper Southwest Salad with avocado, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tortilla strips, and spicy salsa vinaigrette dressing.

Ghost Pepper Southwest Salad Recipe

  • 8-10 serves

  • 30 minutes

  • Nut free

Ingredients

Close-up photo of a Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa jar against a simple background. The jar’s label displays the 'Loco Hot' designation and features a fiery pepper graphic, highlighting the extreme spiciness of the contents. The salsa’s rich, red color is visible through the clear glass, indicating its bold and intense flavor.
Fresh Southwest salad with avocado, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, and Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa served with Gilly Loco Sea Salt Tortilla Chips in a bright Southwestern kitchen.

Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa (16 oz.)

$8.00+

Ghost Pepper Southwest Salad Recipe

Fresh, crisp, and packed with bold Southwest flavor, this Ghost Pepper Southwest Salad brings together creamy avocado, black beans, sweet corn, and the fiery kick of Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa. It's the perfect balance of fresh ingredients and serious heat, making it an easy lunch, light dinner, or flavorful side dish.

Whether you're looking for a healthier meal or simply love spicy food, this Southwest-inspired salad delivers authentic New Mexico flavor in every bite.

Why You'll Love This Salad

🌶️ Bold ghost pepper heat

🥑 Fresh, wholesome ingredients

🌽 Easy to make in minutes

💪 Great for meal prep or healthy lunches

🔥 Packed with authentic Southwest flavor

Ingredients

  • Mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or spring mix)

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup corn kernels

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

  • Shredded cheese (optional)

  • ¼ cup Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Build the Salad

Add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, and red onion to a large serving bowl.

2. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa, olive oil, and fresh lime juice until well combined.

3. Toss & Serve

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

4. Finish & Enjoy

Top with shredded cheese if desired and serve immediately.

LOCO Add-Ons

Take your salad to the next level with:

Why Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper Salsa?

Our Ghost Pepper Salsa adds bold New Mexico flavor and fiery heat without the need for heavy bottled dressings. It creates a fresh, flavorful Southwest dressing that transforms an ordinary salad into something unforgettable.

Perfect For

  • Healthy lunches

  • Quick dinners

  • Meal prep

  • Taco Tuesday

  • Summer meals

  • Spicy food lovers

Fresh greens. Fiery heat. Serious LOCO flavor.

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Ghost Pepper Southwest Salad Recipe