Hominy Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with bold flavors, this Hominy Salad is a delightful twist on a classic summer dish. Featuring tender, nutty hominy combined with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad offers a textural and flavorful balance that’s hard to resist. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey, perfectly spiced with cumin, every bite is bursting with vibrant, Southwest-inspired goodness. Finished with creamy avocado and fragrant cilantro, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing treat, and enjoy a healthy, colorful, and gluten-free salad that’s sure to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned hominy (white or yellow)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 unit Avocado, diced

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned hominy thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain further while preparing the vegetables.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the hominy, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving and gently fold it in to avoid mashing the avocado.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1277.4 grams (1277.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	989

Total Fat 56.10g	72%
Saturated Fat 8.30g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2367mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 120.80g	44%
Dietary Fiber 29.40g	105%
Total Sugars 23.00g
Protein 16.10g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155mg	12%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 1928mg	41%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.0%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 45.9%