Side Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Brighten up any meal with this vibrant Side Salad with Chipotle Dressing, a quick and easy recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Crisp Romaine lettuce serves as the perfect base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, shredded carrot, and a hint of zesty cilantro. The real star, though, is the smoky chipotle dressing—made with mayonnaise, a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and a touch of olive oil—delivering a creamy, smoky-sweet kick to every bite. Perfect as a side dish for BBQs, tacos, or grilled meats, this salad is packed with fresh flavors and bold spices, making it a must-try for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Shredded carrot
• 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 pepper Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 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 the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice half a cucumber. Add the slices to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add a quarter of it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Add the shredded carrot and cilantro leaves to the bowl for added flavor and color.

Step 6

To make the chipotle dressing, combine mayonnaise, one chipotle pepper, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice or honey based on your flavor preference.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Start with a few tablespoons and toss well to combine. Add more dressing as needed.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately as a fresh and vibrant side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(654.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	616.5

Total Fat 48.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 45mg	0%
Sodium 933.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 6.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1412.7mg	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: 67.9%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 27.9%