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Easy & Delicious Mexican Salad: Quick Fresh Meal Idea Recipe

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Easy & Delicious Mexican Salad: Quick Fresh Meal Idea Recipe

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Easy & Delicious Mexican Salad: Quick Fresh Meal Idea Recipe

Name: Easy & Delicious Mexican Salad: Quick Fresh Meal Idea Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 head Romaine Lettuce (chopped); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved); 1 can (15 oz) Canned Corn (drained); 1 can (15 oz) Canned Black Beans (rinsed and drained); 1/2 small Red Onion (finely diced); 1 large Avocado (diced); 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped); 1-2 limes Lime Juice (freshly squeezed); 2-3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (or to taste); 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (optional)

Prepare a vibrant and refreshing Mexican salad with this easy-to-follow recipe. This quick meal features a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side dish.

#Salad

#Mexican Food

#Easy Recipe

#Healthy

#Vegetarian

#Quick Meal

Freshly Chopped Ingredients

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mexican

Visual

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

12g

Protein

45g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Colorful Salad Mix

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Zesty Lime Dressing

Instructions

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Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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Ensure the lettuce is thoroughly washed and dried to prevent a watery salad.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
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For extra color, use a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes.

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Drain the canned corn and black beans, rinse the beans thoroughly, and add both to the salad bowl.
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Drain the canned corn and black beans, rinse the beans thoroughly, and add both to the salad bowl.
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Rinsing canned beans removes excess sodium and improves their flavor.
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Finely dice the red onion and add it to the other ingredients in the bowl.
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Finely dice the red onion and add it to the other ingredients in the bowl.
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If you find red onion too strong, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes before adding.
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Dice the avocado and gently add it to the bowl. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
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Dice the avocado and gently add it to the bowl. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
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Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the dressing.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the dressing.
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Adjust the amount of lime juice and chili powder to your preferred taste.
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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For best flavor, let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy & Delicious Mexican Salad: Quick Fresh Meal Idea Recipe

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Romaine Lettuce(chopped)

Cherry Tomatoes(halved)

Canned Corn(drained)

Canned Black Beans(rinsed and drained)

Red Onion(finely diced)

Avocado(diced)

Fresh Cilantro(chopped)

Lime Juice(freshly squeezed)

Olive Oil

Salt(or to taste)

Black Pepper(or to taste)

Chili Powder(optional)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.Preview3mPreviewChop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.3m

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.Preview2mPreviewHalve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.2m

Drain the canned corn and black beans, rinse the beans thoroughly, and add both to the salad bowl.Preview2mPreviewDrain the canned corn and black beans, rinse the beans thoroughly, and add both to the salad bowl.2m

Finely dice the red onion and add it to the other ingredients in the bowl.Preview3mPreviewFinely dice the red onion and add it to the other ingredients in the bowl.3m

Dice the avocado and gently add it to the bowl. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.Preview3mPreviewDice the avocado and gently add it to the bowl. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.3m

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the dressing.Preview2mPreviewIn a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the dressing.2m

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!Preview2mPreviewPour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!2m

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Romaine Lettuce
(chopped)

Cherry Tomatoes
(halved)

Canned Corn
(drained)

Canned Black Beans
(rinsed and drained)

Red Onion
(finely diced)

Avocado
(diced)

Fresh Cilantro
(chopped)

Lime Juice
(freshly squeezed)

Salt
(or to taste)

Black Pepper
(or to taste)

Chili Powder
(optional)

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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3m
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Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
3m

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
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2m
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Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
2m

Drain the canned corn and black beans, rinse the beans thoroughly, and add both to the salad bowl.
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2m
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Drain the canned corn and black beans, rinse the beans thoroughly, and add both to the salad bowl.
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Finely dice the red onion and add it to the other ingredients in the bowl.
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Finely dice the red onion and add it to the other ingredients in the bowl.
3m

Dice the avocado and gently add it to the bowl. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
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Dice the avocado and gently add it to the bowl. Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the dressing.
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2m
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In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using) to create the dressing.
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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