Mexican Salad with Lime Dressing
This Mexican Salad with Lime Dressing is a zesty delight! Fresh veggies and a tangy lime dressing combine for a vibrant, healthy meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large head Romaine Lettuce rinsed, chopped, and dried
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 small yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Snap peas (optional, whole)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels canned or freshly cooked
- 1/3 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium limes juiced
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce or to taste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing and drying the large head of romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl. Next, halve the cherry or grape tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the yellow onion. If you're using snap peas, rinse them and leave them whole.
- Once your vegetables are prepped, add the diced avocado and corn kernels to the salad bowl. Toss in the chopped cilantro as well, reserving a bit for garnishing later if desired.
- In a separate bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, Tabasco sauce, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together, ensuring that the dressing evenly coats the vegetables without breaking the avocado too much.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or Tabasco sauce to your liking. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Equipment
- Large Salad Bowl
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or Fork
Notes
- For added protein, consider incorporating black beans or grilled chicken.
- Swap out the corn for roasted corn for a deeper flavor.
- Use lime zest along with the juice for a more intense lime flavor.
- Try different types of lettuce like spinach or arugula for variety.