Hominy Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors, this Hominy Salad is a delightful twist on a classic summer dish. Featuring tender, nutty hominy combined with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad offers a textural and flavorful balance that’s hard to resist. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey, perfectly spiced with cumin, every bite is bursting with vibrant, Southwest-inspired goodness. Finished with creamy avocado and fragrant cilantro, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing treat, and enjoy a healthy, colorful, and gluten-free salad that’s sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned hominy (white or yellow)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 unit Avocado, diced
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned hominy thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain further while preparing the vegetables.
In a large salad bowl, combine the hominy, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving and gently fold it in to avoid mashing the avocado.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve immediately or chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2366 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1928 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
