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Mexican Salad Recipe
This easy Mexican Salad with lime dressing is the perfect side dish for busy weeknights or to take to picnics and potlucks!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce , chopped
- 1 can of black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 can of corn , drained
- 1 avocado , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro , chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , 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 pepper
Instructions
Dressing:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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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
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2419IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% 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.