Zesty Mexican Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Zesty Mexican Salad is the perfect blend of freshness and zing. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and protein-packed black beans, this salad is as healthy as it is satisfying. Thinly sliced red onions and fresh cilantro add a bold, aromatic touch, while a tangy lime dressing made with olive oil, honey (or agave for a vegan twist), and a hint of cumin ties all the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free, nutrient-packed salad makes a refreshing side dish or a light meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red bell pepper and cucumber into thin strips. Add them to the salad bowl.
Add the cooked or canned sweet corn and black beans to the bowl.
Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the salad.
Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad, being careful not to mash the pieces.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave syrup), ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2198 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3639 mg | 77% | |
*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.
