Description
Mexican Chopped Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that bursts with color and flavor, making it the perfect addition to your summer table.
Ingredients
- Romaine Lettuce
- English Cucumber
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- Grape Tomatoes
- Corn on the Cob
- Red Onion
- Fresh Cilantro
- Avocado
- Sherry Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Maple Syrup (or Honey)
- Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Cook corn in husks in the microwave for 5 minutes; cool and then slice off kernels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped Romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, diced onion, avocado, cilantro, and corn kernels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sherry vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), water, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor. Customize your dressing by adding lime juice or chili powder for extra zest. Allow the salad to sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.