Mom's Mexican Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, Mom's Mexican Salad is a refreshing medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and hearty black beans. This healthy and satisfying dish is elevated with creamy avocado, zesty cilantro, and a tangy lime dressing with a hint of smoky cumin and chili powder. Topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and crunchy tortilla strips, this salad offers the perfect balance of textures in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a side dish for taco night, or a light, flavorful dinner. Whether you're hosting a gathering or meal prepping for the week, this Mexican-inspired salad is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping things fresh and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked and cooled)
• 1.5 cups Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
• 0.5 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
• 1 cup Tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Add the cooked and cooled sweet corn and the rinsed, drained black beans to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mix.

Step 6

Peel and dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad to prevent it from becoming too mushy.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Top the salad with crumbled Cotija cheese and tortilla strips for an extra crunch.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing and flavorful Mom's Mexican Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1902.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2092.5

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 2699.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 65.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 889.2mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 4192.8mg	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: 46.3%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 41.8%