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Mexican Salad

Cultural Context

Mexican salad is a vibrant dish that reflects the fresh ingredients and bold flavors characteristic of Mexican cuisine. It often serves as a side dish or a light meal, especially in warm weather. The combination of vegetables, beans, and dressing provides a refreshing and nutritious option, making it popular in both traditional and modern Mexican dining.

MexicanMXside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 small bunch Roma lettuce
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 cup sweet corn, cooked
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped, seeds removed
15 oz cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, cut up (optional)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 small limes)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
grated cheddar cheese (optional)

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Cucumber is a budget-friendly alternative that adds crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Cut the Roma lettuce into small bite-sized pieces.

2

Dice the red onion and add 1/2 cup to the bowl.

3

Add 1 cup of cooked sweet corn to the bowl.

4

Chop 1 cup of fresh tomato, removing the seeds, and add to the bowl.

5

Add 15 oz of cooked black beans that have been drained and rinsed to the bowl.

6

For the dressing, squeeze the juice from 2 small limes to make 1/4 cup of lime juice.

7

Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 jalapeno pepper (finely minced) to the lime juice.

8

Mix the dressing ingredients well.

9

Add 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro to the dressing and mix well.

10

Combine the dressing with the salad mixture and mix thoroughly.

11

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed.

12

Let the salad sit for 10-30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

13

Serve the salad on a platter with the lettuce on the bottom and spoon the mixture over it.

14

Top with a little grated cheddar cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

choppingdicingmixingwhisking

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting boardmicroplane

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Ensalada Mexicana
Local Name: Ensalada mexicana

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