Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
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4.6
Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Description
The salad combines crunchy romaine and jicama with creamy cheese and hearty black beans and corn. The fresh tomatoes and cucumber contribute juiciness and brightness. The vinaigrette balances acidity from lime and red wine vinegar with a touch of sweetness from honey, enhanced by the fresh cilantro that complements the salad ingredients well.
This chopped salad can be served on its own or alongside grilled chicken, which can also be chopped and mixed in. Adding crispy tortilla strips can introduce a crunchy contrast like a traditional crouton would in other salads. The recipe suggests flexibility, allowing ingredient amounts to be adjusted to personal preference.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2-3 medium romaine lettuce chopped, hearts
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ to 1 to 1 cup corn thawed (or fresh corn kernels, frozen
- 1 cup tomato chopped or halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ to 1 to 1 cup jicama peeled and chopped or sliced
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubed or Monterey Jack cheese
- avocado optional, diced
Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 to 3 to 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together all the salad ingredients.
- Combine all the dressing ingredients together in a jar or blender and shake/process until well-combined. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad to taste or serve on the side.
Notes
- This salad works well as a main dish when topped with grilled chicken, either served on the side or mixed in.
- Adding crispy tortilla strips introduces a crunchy texture comparable to croutons.
- The ingredients, including the vinaigrette, are versatile and can be adjusted to suit personal taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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