Mexican Chopped Salad (Print Version)
Vibrant salad with fresh vegetables, beans, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing. Ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1 cup English cucumber, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
07 - 1 avocado, diced
→ Beans
08 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Cheese & Garnish
09 - 1/3 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
17 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, corn, avocado, and black beans in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey or agave, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled cotija or feta cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its that rare salad that actually fills you up thanks to protein packed beans and creamy avocado
- The lime cilantro dressing wakes up every single vegetable and makes you forget youre eating something healthy
02 -
- Add the avocado and cheese at the very last minute so the avocado stays intact and the cheese does not melt into the dressing
- This salad tastes best after sitting for about fifteen minutes but the texture starts to decline after an hour so do not dress it too early
03 -
- Use a large glass bowl when tossing so you can see that every ingredient gets coated in that gorgeous dressing
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the lime or honey based on your personal preference