Mexican Salad with Lime Dressing
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4.9
Mexican Salad with Lime Dressing
Description
This Mexican Salad balances fresh, crisp vegetables including chopped romaine, juicy tomatoes, creamy diced avocado, sliced English cucumber, snap peas, yellow onion, and sweet corn kernels. Fresh cilantro provides a signature herbaceous note common to Mexican cuisine. These components are brought together with a freshly made lime dressing composed of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, Tabasco sauce, salt, and black pepper. The dressing is whisked or shaken to emulsify the ingredients before being tossed over the salad.
The salad textures range from crunchy romaine and snap peas to soft avocado, creating a pleasant mouthfeel. The lime dressing adds a citrusy acidity and a slight spice that complements the natural sweetness of the corn and tomatoes. Preparing the dressing in advance allows the flavors to meld and enhances the salad when served.
This salad works well as a stand-alone light meal or a colorful accompaniment to grilled meats or Mexican dishes. Its fresh, bright flavors make it suitable for warm-weather menus or a simple, healthy option. The recipe’s straightforward preparation means it can be quickly assembled from common produce and pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Mexican Salad Ingredients:
- 1 romaine lettuce rinsed, chopped and dried, large head
- 1 cup tomatoes halved (or large tomato, diced, cherry or grape
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced, small
- l snap peas whole, optional
- 1/2 cup corn kernels canned or freshly cooked
- 1/3 cilantro bunch fresh
Lime Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- lime about 1/3 cup, juice of 2 medium
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce or to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Combine all salad dressing ingredients and shake or whisk them together then set aside.
- Chop all salad ingredients and combine in a large salad bowl.
- Shake salad dressing again prior to serving and drizzle the top with as much salad dressing as you prefer. Toss salad together and enjoy!
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Overall Rating
4.9
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