Keto Mexican Salad
Brighten up your low-carb lifestyle with this Keto Mexican Salad, a vibrant and zesty dish bursting with fresh, bold flavors! Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a touch of heat from jalapeño, this salad is a fiesta in a bowl. The tangy lime-cumin dressing pairs perfectly with fresh cilantro and crumbles of Cotija cheese, creating a keto-friendly salad that's both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, a light lunch, or a flavorful side dish for your favorite Mexican-inspired meal. Serve it fresh and watch it take center stage on your table!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper
- 1 large Lime
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cotija cheese
Directions
Step 1
Wash the Romaine lettuce under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Roughly chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are large, quarter them instead. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado cubes and add them to the salad.
Step 4
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Deseed and finely dice the jalapeño. Add these to the salad bowl.
Step 5
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice from the lime. Whisk together the lime juice with olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well-coated.
Step 7
Sprinkle Cotija cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
Step 9
Serve the salad immediately as a fresh, flavorful keto-friendly dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (801.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1296.6 |
| Total Fat 113.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 38.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g | |
| Cholesterol 113.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3025.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.8g | |
| Protein 40.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1058.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1831.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories