Simple Mexican Side Salad
Brighten up your table with this Simple Mexican Side Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, crisp vegetables and bold flavors that come together in just 15 minutes. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and a pop of zesty cilantro, this salad is elevated with a citrusy lime dressing infused with garlic and a touch of ground cumin. Perfect as a light and healthy accompaniment to tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, this easy-to-make side dish embodies the vibrant essence of Mexican cuisine. Gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with natural flavors, it’s a must-try addition to your dinner table or summer cookouts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.25 Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup Corn kernels (cooked or canned)
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and remove the seeds using a small spoon. Cut it into thin half-moons and add it to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice a quarter of a red onion and add it to the mix.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
Add the cooked or canned corn kernels to the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Gently fold the avocado cubes into the salad to avoid mashing them.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the zesty dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1501 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2095 mg | 45% | |
*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.
