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!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce.

Step 2

Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red bell pepper and cucumber into thin strips. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Add the cooked or canned sweet corn and black beans to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 6

Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad, being careful not to mash the pieces.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the salad.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1573 grams (1573.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1164

Total Fat 63.50g	81%
Saturated Fat 9.40g	47%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2198mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 139.90g	51%
Dietary Fiber 42.90g	153%
Total Sugars 37.10g
Protein 33.10g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 315mg	24%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 3639mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 44.3%