Mediterranean Diet Mexican Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, our Mediterranean Diet Mexican Salad is a vibrant fusion of wholesome ingredients that bring the best of two culinary worlds to your plate. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, hearty black beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber, this salad is a celebration of color and health. A tangy lime-olive oil dressing, seasoned with cumin, ties it all together, while the addition of crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro offers a Mediterranean twist to classic Mexican flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely no-cook, this dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side for grilled dishes, or a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare, this recipe is a must-try for fans of the Mediterranean diet and vibrant salads alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup canned black beans
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 avocado
• 0.5 red onion
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned black beans and set them aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber, then set aside.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

Step 6

Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Add the black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and corn kernels to the bowl with the mixed greens.

Step 8

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.

Step 9

Chop the cilantro coarsely and add it to the salad.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.

Step 11

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 12

Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1192.6 grams (1192.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1206

Total Fat 70.50g	90%
Saturated Fat 18.20g	91%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.40g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2779mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 120.70g	44%
Dietary Fiber 39.40g	141%
Total Sugars 24.20g
Protein 41.20g	82%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 635mg	49%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 3227mg	69%

*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: 49.5%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 37.7%