MEXICAN SALAD WITH TORTILLA CROUTONS

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Black beans make a great salad base - mix them with avocado, tomatoes and coriander Latin American style

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 flour tortillas , cut into crouton-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun or Mexican seasoning mix
1 iceberg lettuce , shredded
400g can black bean , rinsed and drained
200g pack cherry tomato , halved
2 avocados , stoned, peeled and sliced
juice 1 lime
½ bunch coriander , leaves only

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the tortilla pieces on a baking tray, toss with the oil and the seasoning mix, then cook for 10-12 mins until crisp. In a large bowl, toss the iceberg, beans and tomatoes. Toss the avocado in the lime juice and add to the bowl.
Drizzle over your chosen dressing and toss to coat all the ingredients. Top with the croutons and coriander, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium