Mexican Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mexican Salad is a refreshing and wholesome dish that's perfect for any season. Loaded with crisp Romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion, it gets a hearty twist from protein-packed black beans and golden corn kernels. Creamy avocado and fresh cilantro add a deliciously rich and herbaceous touch, while a tangy lime-cumin dressing ties everything together with a zesty kick. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with nutritious ingredients, this no-cook salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish for taco night, or even a stand-alone meal. Whether you're looking for a healthy recipe or a taste of Mexican-inspired cuisine, this easy salad is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 15 ounce can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 large Lime
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Add the corn kernels to the salad.

Step 7

Peel, pit, and dice the avocado. Add the avocado pieces to the salad.

Step 8

Roughly chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, squeeze the juice from the lime. Add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Whisk together until well combined.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even distribution.

Step 11

Serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Mexican salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1607.3 grams (1607.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1127

Total Fat 76.40g	98%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2898mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 107.90g	39%
Dietary Fiber 36.50g	130%
Total Sugars 28.10g
Protein 27.20g	54%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400mg	31%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 3466mg	74%

*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: 56.0%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 35.1%