Low Fat Mexican Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Mexican Salad is the perfect guilt-free option for a refreshing side dish or light meal. Packed with wholesome ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, this salad hits all the right notes. A zesty homemade lime dressing infused with ground cumin and chili powder adds a delightful tang and smoky warmth without overwhelming the dish. Ready in just 20 minutes and featuring fresh cilantro and red onion for added vibrancy, this low-fat salad is a perfect blend of nutrition and taste. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch, a colorful addition to your dinner table, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this Mexican-inspired salad is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Canned black beans
- 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 Avocado
- 2 Lime
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cracked black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thaw the frozen corn kernels by placing them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Drain and add to the salad.
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Add both to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add to the salad bowl.
Roll the limes on the counter to loosen the juice before cutting them in half. Squeeze the juice into a small mixing bowl.
Add the ground cumin, chili powder, olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper to the lime juice. Whisk together to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure the ingredients are well combined and coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side salad or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.8 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1379 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.5 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.2 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3301 mg | 70% | |
*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.
