Yield: Serves 4-6

Mexican Salad

A delicious and healthy Mexican inspired salad with avocado, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and Romaine and a light vinaigrette is perfect for lunch or as a side salad for dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large or 2 small ears corn, kernels sliced off
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 1/2 cup sliced Persian cucumber
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey, agave, or orange juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, beans, pepper, corn kernels, radishes, cucumber, and avocado.
  2. Add lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, and cilantro to a small jar. Close the lid and shake to combine. Alternatively, whisk together in a small bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve.

Notes

This salad can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator, with the avocado and dressing left off until just before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 9gSugar: 15gProtein: 8g
 

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