Best Mexican Chopped Salad With Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette Recipes

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EVERYDAY MEXICAN SALAD



Everyday Mexican Salad image

This delicious Everyday Mexican Salad recipe is quick and easy to make, totally customizable with your favorite ingredients, and it can work perfectly as a side salad or main dish! See notes above for possible ingredient variations.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 ounces mixed spring greens (or whatever greens you prefer)
1 ripe avocado (peeled pitted and sliced)
half a small red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2/3 cup roughly-chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup pepitas
optional: 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or red wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1 small clove garlic (pressed or minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder))

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the salad dressing, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING



Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing image

Tortillas aren't the only depository for beans, corn and tomatoes. With a Mexican Chopped Salad, let romaine lettuce do the job. Feta cheese supplies a dose of calcium and major flavor.

Categories     Salad     Bean     Citrus     Leafy Green     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Healthy     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salad
2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (or frozen or canned)
3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
Half a ripe avocado, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Honey-Lime Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 tsp chopped jalapeño pepper (use canned for less heat)

Steps:

  • Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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