Mexican Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Mexican Salad, a colorful blend of crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet corn kernels. Packed with protein-rich black beans and creamy avocado, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro and a zesty lime dressing infused with olive oil, ground cumin, and black pepper deliver bold flavors that are quintessentially Mexican. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this easy salad recipe is ideal as a light lunch, flavorful side dish, or crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Whether you're seeking a healthy meal or a taste of Mexico, this salad hits the mark!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 15 ounce can Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 1 large Lime
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the salad bowl.
Add the corn kernels to the salad.
Peel, pit, and dice the avocado. Add the avocado pieces to the salad.
Roughly chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice from the lime. Add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Whisk together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even distribution.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Mexican salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 871 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
