Mexican Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mexican Tomato Salad is the ultimate summer-side dish packed with fresh ingredients. Juicy, ripe tomatoes take center stage, complemented by crisp red onion, zesty lime juice, and a touch of heat from finely chopped jalapeño. Fresh cilantro adds an herbaceous kick, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together. For an irresistible finishing touch, crumble cotija cheese and creamy avocado can be added, elevating the flavor profile even further. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for backyard barbecues, Taco Tuesday feasts, or as a light and refreshing standalone meal. Loaded with fresh produce and easy to customize, this Mexican-inspired salad will quickly become a favorite on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 large avocado (optional)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, and lime.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds for less heat if desired, and add it to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the salad mixture.
Juice the lime and add the fresh lime juice over the salad mixture.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients until evenly coated.
If using, crumble cotija cheese over the top of the salad. For an extra layer of creaminess, dice and add the avocado just before serving.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2079 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 3060 mg | 65% | |
*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.
