Description
A vibrant and fresh Mexican Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty dressing with lime and chili powder. Topped with cotija cheese and crunchy tortilla strips, this salad is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, finely crumbled
- 1/3 cup tortilla strips
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, corn kernels, sliced avocado, and black beans. Mix gently to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper until fully emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the prepared lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat every ingredient with the flavorful dressing.
- Finish and serve: Top the dressed salad with crumbled cotija cheese and crunchy tortilla strips for texture and extra taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed corn kernels depending on availability.
- Adjust honey quantity in the dressing to taste for desired sweetness.
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and tortilla strips.
- Black beans can be substituted with pinto beans or chickpeas if preferred.
