Mexican Salad Recipe (2024)

August 8, 2013

posted by Marina Delio | 17 Comments

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This healthy Mexican salad is packed with flavor and crunch. With beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and more, it’s like a burrito – salad hybrid. And it’s delicious.

I know. I know. A lot of salad recipes lately, right? I promise to share something sweet next. But…

This is it. The salad I cannot stop eating. I have made it three times in the past few weeks. There are salads that you eat delicately, piece by piece. And then there are salads you just shovel in – this one is the latter and I love that about it. It’s hearty and fresh and sweet and crunchy all at the same time. The kids also love this one because everything is already bite-sized and the beans and avocado make it guacamole-ish. And who doesn’t love something guacamoleish?! I brought this Mexican Salad to two separate Fiesta parties last week and they were a huge hit with all our friends.

This salad makes and excellent side dish, or a main dinner salad. Especially when served over quinoa or with a sprinkle of cheese over the top. I know you’re going to love this easy Mexican salad! The sweetness of the summer corn with the crunch of the Romaine and the creaminess of the avocado is just perfect. You’ve got healthy fats, protein, and fiber. I love this Mexican salad for lunch or as a side salad to bring to BBQs. A veggie burger and a side of this Mexican salad would be my dream summer BBQ meal.

More Summer Salad Recipe

Raw Zucchini Salad
Stuffed Caprese
Vegetarian Taco Salad
Mexican Salad (this post, Silly!)
Watermelon Feta Bites
Melon and Prosciutto Salad (sub Feta if vegetarian)
Grilled Summer Veggies
Shrimp, White Bean, and Arugula Salad
Grilled Cantaloupe and Vegetable Salad
Coconut Shrimp BBQ Salad
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Pecans
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Peaches
Simple Avocado Salad
Chickpea Greek Salad
Italian Farro Salad

Do you have a favorite summer salad? Let me know in the comments!

Yield: Serves 4-6

Prep Time10 minutes

Total Time10 minutes

A delicious and healthy Mexican inspired salad with avocado, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and Romaine and a light vinaigrette is perfect for lunch or as a side salad for dinner.

Ingredients

1 large head Romaine lettuce, chopped
3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large or 2 small ears corn, kernels sliced off
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup sliced Persian cucumber
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey, agave, or orange juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro

Instructions

Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, beans, pepper, corn kernels, radishes, cucumber, and avocado.
Add lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, and cilantro to a small jar. Close the lid and shake to combine. Alternatively, whisk together in a small bowl.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve.

Notes

This salad can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator, with the avocado and dressing left off until just before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 286Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 9gSugar: 15gProtein: 8g

17 comments on “Mexican Salad and 10 Best Summer Salad Recipes”

Anonymous — August 8, 2013 @ 4:01 pm Reply

Tnese recipes look fab, I've gotten bored lately with the same old salads, so glad to have fresh ideas. Love your ingredients, will try the Mexican salad tomorrow!
Yiur fan from the Uk.
Karen — August 8, 2013 @ 5:12 pm Reply

Marina,
The Mexican salad is on my list to prepare when my DIL and our granddaughter come for a visit next week. Thanks, they all look delicious.
Karen
Anonymous — August 8, 2013 @ 6:36 pm Reply
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This looks so refreshing Marina!
I have your cookbook and it never leaves my kitchen island! I absolutely adore it.
Clementine
Laura (Tutti Dolci) — August 8, 2013 @ 11:18 pm Reply

I would be eating this salad nonstop too, love!
Anna and Liz Recipes — August 8, 2013 @ 11:40 pm Reply

LOVe love and more love of this salad! Perfect for my dinner party in two weeks! And, we love the variety of salads you offer as well! Have a great evening!
Kelly — August 9, 2013 @ 10:10 pm Reply

I do love a good summer salad. Thanks for the recipes!
Meaghan — August 10, 2013 @ 5:59 pm Reply

I made this salad for dinner the other night, adding some farro to make it more substantial and skipping the cucumber since I forgot to pick one up at the market. Absolutely delicious! Definitely adding this to my summer salad rotation. Leftovers were used for lunch and mixed in some scrambled eggs for breakfast. 🙂
Sue — August 10, 2013 @ 8:24 pm Reply

I love a salad that you can really sink your teeth into:)
Tricia — August 12, 2013 @ 4:01 am Reply

Okay, this salad is right up my alley…total yumminess! 🙂
Kathy @ Olives and Garlic — August 15, 2013 @ 1:48 am Reply

I am a mexican salad (and food :)) addict. Absolutely delicious
Marshall — August 15, 2013 @ 8:17 am Reply

You had me at avocado.
And your photos? Unreal. Please please teach me your ways!
Anne [A Squared] — August 15, 2013 @ 7:16 pm Reply

I could eat this salad for lunch everyday. Looks delicious!
Carolina HeartStrings — August 16, 2013 @ 12:33 am Reply

This looks fantastic. I cannot wait to try this salad.
- Yasmin — November 14, 2019 @ 1:02 am Reply
  
  What fruits can be added if avocoda is not available??
Connor Harley — August 21, 2013 @ 2:25 pm Reply

These all looks so mouth-watering. I am still thinking which one to try first.
Scarlet — April 16, 2020 @ 1:34 pm Reply

I love salads in the summertime. I can’t wait to try all these different variations. Thanks for the recipes!
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