Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor and color to your table. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal, this salad features an enticing mix of crisp vegetables, protein-packed black beans, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
- One 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup seeded and chopped tomato
- ¾ cup peeled and chopped jicama
- ¾ cup fresh corn kernels
- ¾ cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno
Instructions
- Wash and chop all fresh produce into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce, black beans, tomato, jicama, corn, radishes, avocado, red bell pepper, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 8mg