Description
Mexican Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with fresh ingredients, including crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy peppers, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, this salad is a delightful addition to any barbecue or picnic. Tossed in a light dressing made from apple juice vinegar and olive oil, it’s both flavorful and healthy. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a side or a light meal on its own. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for an extra personal touch. Enjoy the deliciousness of this colorful salad that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 English Cucumber, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 150g of grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 2 corn on the cobs (in husk)
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 85g of avocado flesh, diced
- 2 tablespoons of apple juice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (can use honey)
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to season
Instructions
- Cook the corn on the cobs in the microwave for 5 minutes; let cool.
- Remove husks and slice corn off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, diced onion, avocado, cilantro, and fresh corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple juice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), oregano, and water; season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required (for salad assembly)
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg