Mexican Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Mexican Salad with Honey Lime Dressing—a refreshing and colorful dish bursting with bold, zesty flavors! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and protein-packed black beans, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. The homemade honey lime dressing, featuring a perfect balance of tangy lime juice, sweet honey, and a hint of cumin, ties everything together into a crave-worthy dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side at your next gathering. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a healthy, gluten-free option that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and core the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and drain the black beans. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Rinse and drain the corn kernels (if using canned) or cook fresh corn. Add into the mix.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad bowl.
Peel and dice the avocado. Add it to the salad bowl, tossing gently to avoid smushing.
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Add both to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the honey lime dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mexican Salad with Honey Lime Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 934 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.
