Description
Mexican Chopped Salad is the perfect dish to elevate your summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. This colorful medley features crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro, all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing. Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes, but it’s also loaded with nutrients and flavor—making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. Ideal as a refreshing side or light main course, this versatile dish is sure to impress your guests while adding a vibrant touch to any table.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Yellow bell pepper
- Corn on the cob
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Sherry vinegar
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the corn in its husks in the microwave for 5 minutes. Let it cool before handling.
- Remove the husk and slice the corn off the cob into a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cilantro, and cooked corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, sherry vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), oregano, water, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg