Description
Mexican Chopped Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that perfectly embodies the vibrant flavors of summer. Bursting with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy peppers, and creamy avocado, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Tossed in a light and zesty dressing, it’s ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy side dish to complement any meal. With its quick preparation time of just 15 minutes and versatility in ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences or seasonal produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 English Cucumber, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 150g of grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 2 corn on the cobs (in husk)
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped
- 85g of avocado flesh, diced
- 2 tablespoons of apple juice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to season
Instructions
- Microwave corn on the cob (in husks) for 5 minutes. Once cooled, remove husk and slice off kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple juice vinegar, maple syrup, oregano, water; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg