Description
A fresh and vibrant Mexican chopped salad loaded with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, charred corn, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Char corn in hot skillet for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned
2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper
3. Combine romaine, bell pepper, onion and black beans in large bowl
4. Layer tomatoes, corn, avocado, cilantro and cheese over base
5. Dress salad gently and serve immediately
Notes
Use fresh corn when in season for best flavor
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein
Dress just before serving to keep ingredients crisp
Adjust lime juice and seasoning to taste
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg