Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of a Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines crunchy vegetables with creamy avocado and protein-packed black beans, all tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing that balances sweetness and tang. Ideal for summer barbecues or healthy lunches, this salad is not just visually appealing but also nutritious, making it a favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or use canned or frozen)
- ¾ cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
- 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 vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, black beans, tomato, jicama, corn, radishes, avocado, and red bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, and jalapeno until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg