Mexican Chopped Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Mexican Chopped Salad packed with fresh vegetables, black beans, corn, and a tangy lime dressing, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado and cotija cheese, if using.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
For added protein, top the salad with grilled chicken or shrimp. Serve chilled as a side dish or as a light main course.
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