Fresh & Easy Tex Mex Salad

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Fresh and Easy Tex-Mex Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Loaded with crisp greens, colorful veggies, black beans, corn, and a zesty dressing, this salad is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Whether you’re serving it as a light main course or a festive side, this Tex-Mex-inspired recipe comes together in minutes for a delicious meal you’ll want to make again and again.

Tex Mex Salad

Helpful Tips

  • Rinse and drain your beans well: This removes excess sodium and ensures they blend seamlessly with the other ingredients.
  • Layer textures for variety: Add crunch with tortilla strips, pepitas, or chopped bell peppers for a salad that’s as fun to eat as it is flavorful.
  • Customize the dressing: Adjust the spice level of your dressing with extra chili powder, lime juice, or a pinch of cayenne to suit your taste preferences.

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Tex Mex Salad

Fresh & Easy Tex Mex Salad

Fresh and Easy Tex-Mex Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish with crisp greens, colorful veggies, black beans, corn, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 195kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-3 slices of a small red onion
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) sea salt
  • 1 head romaine lettuce cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 15 cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup (154 g) corn drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup (172 g) black beans drained & rinsed
  • 4 mini sweet peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 ripe avocado diced
  • Additional toppings: cilantro cotija cheese, tortilla strips

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) salsa
  • 1/4 cup (58 g) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon (0.1 g) taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lime juice

Instructions

  • Pack the onion slices into a jar. Combine the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan and heat until fully dissolved. Pour over the onions and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, longer is better.
  • Top lettuce with the pickled onions, tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, avocado and any additional salad toppings you like.
  • Add all dressing ingredients to a small jar. Shake to combine.
  • Dress the salad and serve.

Notes

  • This removes excess sodium and ensures they blend seamlessly with the other ingredients.
  • Add crunch with tortilla strips, pepitas, or chopped bell peppers for a salad that’s as fun to eat as it is flavorful.
  • Adjust the spice level of your dressing with extra chili powder, lime juice, or a pinch of cayenne to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2110IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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