Mexican Salad with Pomegranate Lime Dressing

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Mexican Salad with Pomegranate Lime Dressing, a perfect blend of crisp vegetables, hearty black beans, and sweet bursts of pomegranate. Loaded with fresh ingredients like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy red bell pepper, this salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing made with lime juice, pomegranate juice, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Garnished with cotija cheese for an optional savory twist, this 20-minute recipe is as quick to prepare as it is satisfying. Whether served as a side dish or a light main, this colorful, nutrient-packed salad is a showstopper for your next meal or gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Sweet corn
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 0.5 cup Cotija cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and dice the red bell pepper. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the black beans, then add them to the salad along with the sweet corn.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and dice the avocado. Add both to the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the salad. If using, crumble the cotija cheese and add it as well.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, flavorful Mexican-inspired salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1890.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1908.2

Total Fat 116.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3811.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.8g
Protein 67.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25.6IU	0%
Calcium 1252.5mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3041.3mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 34.3%