Description
A fresh and colorful Mexican chopped salad packed with crisp romaine, creamy avocado, charred corn, black beans, and cotija cheese tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Char corn in a hot skillet for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned
2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
3. Combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, and black beans in a large bowl
4. Add tomatoes, charred corn, avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese on top
5. Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the corn instead of using a skillet.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Toss the avocado in a little lime juice to help prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg