Ensalada Mexicana with Picoso Dressing

Add a burst of vibrant flavors to your table with this Ensalada Mexicana with Picoso Dressing, a zesty and colorful Mexican-inspired salad that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the perfect base for a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, topped off with the fresh tang of cilantro and red bell pepper. But the star of this dish is the homemade Picoso Dressing—an irresistible blend of lime juice, olive oil, honey, and spices like cumin and chili powder, with a fiery kick from jalapeño pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients and spice-infused flavor, it’s a must-try for lovers of bold, spicy, and healthy recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 1 small Jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, rinse and drain the black beans, and add both to the salad bowl.

Step 3

If using fresh corn, remove kernels from the cob; if using canned or frozen corn, ensure it's drained or thawed. Add the corn to the salad.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper and avocado, then finely chop the cilantro. Add these ingredients to the salad bowl.

Step 5

For the Picoso Dressing, mince the jalapeño pepper and place it in a small bowl or jar. Add lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients vigorously until well combined.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1014.5

Total Fat 62.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1869.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 24.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219.5mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2481.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 39.6%