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.

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Temp

None

Difficulty

beginner

Servings

1

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bake tortilla strips and pepitas at 425°F.

  2. 2

    Char corn on grill or skillet.

  3. 3

    Blend dressing ingredients.

  4. 4

    Toss salad veggies.

  5. 5

    Top with avocado, strips, pepitas, and dressing.