Low Sodium Mexican Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Mexican Salad is a flavor-packed dish perfect for light lunches or side servings at dinner. Bursting with the natural flavors of crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fragrant cilantro, this salad trades excessive salt for a zesty homemade lime dressing infused with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper. Wholesome ingredients like no-salt-added black beans and corn kernels boost both the texture and nutritional value of this dish, making it a low-sodium option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful, nutrient-rich salad is a refreshing way to enjoy a south-of-the-border twist without guilt. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, low-sodium recipe full of bold Mexican-inspired flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Black beans, no salt added
• 1 cup Corn kernels, no salt added
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing and drying the Romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water, then slice them in halves, adding them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Finely slice half of the medium red onion and add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the no salt added black beans. Ensure they are well-drained before adding them into the salad.

Step 5

Add the corn kernels, making sure they are drained if canned or thawed if frozen, into the salad mixture.

Step 6

Cut the avocado into cubes and add to the salad. To do this, halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and chop into cubes.

Step 7

Chop the fresh cilantro roughly and add it on top of the salad ingredients.

Step 8

In a small bowl or a mixing cup, combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and cumin to prepare the dressing.

Step 9

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until they are well emulsified.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients gently until they are well coated.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1231.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1131.0

Total Fat 68.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 98.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 29.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257.6mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 3042.0mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 39.2%