Mexican Chopped Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad bursting with colorful veggies and zesty lime dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 can corn, rinsed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Queso fresco or avocado slices, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your vegetables: chop the lettuce, dice the peppers, and slice the cucumbers and red onion.
- Rinse the black beans and corn if you’re using canned products.
- Mix together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and your favorite spices to create the dressing.
- Combine all veggies in a large bowl, drizzle the dressing over them, and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, or let it chill for a bit to meld flavors.
Notes
For best flavor, adjust dressing ingredients to your taste. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
Find it online: https://tasty.pedrorecipes.com/mexican-chopped-salad/