Mexican Salad Recipe
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Mexican Salad Recipe
Description
This salad features chopped romaine lettuce as a crunchy base, paired with protein-rich black beans and sweet corn for texture and flavor contrasts. Diced avocado adds creaminess while red bell pepper and jalapeño contribute freshness and mild heat. Cherry tomatoes bring a juicy, bright element. The chopped cilantro infuses the salad with herbaceous notes, and crumbled queso fresco provides a mild, salty richness.
The dressing blends lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create a balanced vinaigrette that coats the ingredients evenly, enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them. Tossing the salad ensures each bite has the vibrant blend of tastes and textures.
This Mexican Salad is suitable as a refreshing side dish for grilled meats or as a standalone lunch with additional protein if desired. It can be assembled quickly and highlights fresh produce.
Ingredients
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped, head
- 1 black bean drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 corn drained, canned
- 1 avocado , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro , chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 5 oz queso fresco , crumbled
- 1 lime , juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced avocado, diced red bell pepper, diced jalapeño pepper, chopped cilantro, cherry tomatoes and the crumbled queso fresco
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2419IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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