Mediterranean Diet Mexican Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with nutrient-rich ingredients, this Mediterranean Diet Mexican Salad combines the zesty essence of Mexican cuisine with the wholesome principles of the Mediterranean diet. Featuring crisp mixed greens, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is elevated by creamy avocado, tangy feta, and a squeeze of bright lime. A light cumin-infused olive oil dressing ties everything together, while fresh cilantro adds an herby kick. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this recipe is a quick, healthy, and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Perfect for those seeking a flavorful vegan-friendly adaptation or a gluten-free meal, this fusion dish is pure salad bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned black beans and set them aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then set aside.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
Add the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and corn kernels to the bowl with the mixed greens.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Chop the cilantro coarsely and add it to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.5 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2779 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 635 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3227 mg | 69% | |
*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.
