Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mexican Chopped Salad that combines fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing for a delicious twist on a classic salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup corn (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican Chopped Salad, Fresh Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Salad, Easy Salad Recipe