Mexican Style Vegetable Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mexican Style Vegetable Salad is a refreshing and wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and protein-packed black beans, this salad delivers a deliciously satisfying crunch in every bite. Enhanced with a zesty lime-cumin dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a blend of chili powder and garlic, it captures the essence of Mexican cuisine in the healthiest way possible. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for a light meal or the perfect side dish for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, this vibrant salad is as versatile as it is nutritious. Great for fans of fresh, Mexican-inspired recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup sweet corn, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small cubes and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Mix them into the salad.
Add the cooked sweet corn, rinsed black beans, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
Cut the avocado into small chunks and gently fold it into the salad to avoid mashing.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a side to complement your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 995 mg | 21% | |
*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.
