Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
A fresh and crunchy salad loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado. The homemade cilantro lime dressing is creamy and tangy, tying everything together. Topped with pepitas and tortilla strips for texture. A vibrant, colorful dish that’s healthy and satisfying. great as a side or main with chicken.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- 20 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Temperature
- None
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Cost
- $15
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 0.75 count cucumber
- 1 count red bell pepper
- 1 count avocado
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese
- 0.75 cup pepitas
- 6 count corn tortillas
- 0.33 cup cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tsp lime juice
Steps
- 1Bake tortilla strips and pepitas at 425°F.
- 2Char corn on grill or skillet.
- 3Blend dressing ingredients.
- 4Toss salad veggies.
- 5Top with avocado, strips, pepitas, and dressing.
Lunch · Side Dish