Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this refreshing Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing. This delightful dish combines crisp romaine lettuce, nutrient-rich black beans, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a sweet and zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect for gatherings or as a healthy side for any meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the crunch of fresh ingredients and the harmonious blend of flavors that will bring a burst of excitement to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
- One 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup seeded and chopped tomato
- ¾ cup peeled and chopped jicama
- ¾ cup fresh corn kernels
- ¾ cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce thoroughly.
- Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Rinse black beans under cold water, then add to the bowl.
- Dice tomatoes, jicama, avocado, and red bell pepper; add them to the salad.
- Thinly slice radishes and mix into the salad.
- In a separate small bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno; whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg