Green Salad with Posole and Creamy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Brighten up your table with this Green Salad with Posole and Creamy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, a refreshing yet hearty dish that brings bold Southwestern flavors to your plate. Crunchy romaine lettuce and tender baby spinach create the perfect base, while plump cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and buttery avocado add vibrant textures. The real star is the posole (hominy), a uniquely nutty and chewy ingredient that elevates the salad to a comforting, satisfying meal. Tossed in a silky cilantro lime vinaigrette—made with zesty lime juice, creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and a touch of honey—this salad strikes a perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and herbaceous flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal side or light main course, perfect for summer gatherings, meal prep, or a healthy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cooked or canned hominy (posole), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, baby spinach, drained posole, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Step 3

In a blender or small food processor, combine lime juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the cilantro lime vinaigrette.

Step 4

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more lime juice, salt, or honey to balance the flavors.

Step 5

Drizzle the creamy cilantro lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss thoroughly to distribute the dressing evenly over all the ingredients.

Step 6

Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1425.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1169.8

Total Fat 76.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 1.5mg	0%
Sodium 1410.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 22.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 347.8mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 3038.3mg	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: 55.4%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 37.4%