Tomato Salad Mexicana
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh, zesty ingredients, Tomato Salad Mexicana is a quick and easy recipe that celebrates the bold taste of Latin-inspired cuisine. Juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, and creamy avocado come together with a bright, tangy lime dressing, elevated by the subtle heat of diced jalapeño and the fragrant freshness of cilantro. This no-cook salad, ready in just 15 minutes, makes the perfect side dish for grilled meats or a light appetizer on a sunny day. Optional crumbled queso fresco adds a delightful creamy and salty touch to every bite. Simple, colorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Mexican-inspired dishes.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Crumbled queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, and avocado thoroughly.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, then add them to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and membrane from the jalapeño if you prefer less heat, then finely dice it and add to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cut the avocado into cubes and gently fold it into the salad to avoid mashing.
If using, sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco on top just before serving.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1671 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2794 mg | 59% | |
*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.
