Mexican Caesar Salad
Get ready to enjoy a vibrant twist on the classic Caesar salad with this Mexican Caesar Salad. Bursting with the flavors of fresh ingredients like corn, black beans, and creamy avocado, this salad is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or preparing a festive dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup corn, cooked and drained
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
- 1 medium avocado, sliced or cubed
- 1–2 cups tortilla strips, or crumbled tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup cojita cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- lime wedges, optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cooked corn, drained black beans, sliced avocado, tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cojita cheese.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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