Description
Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish combining crisp vegetables, black beans, corn, and a tangy lime dressing. Packed with nutrients, it’s a perfect light lunch or side dish full of bold Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (optional for crunch)
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, black beans, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed (more lime juice for tanginess, more chili powder for heat).
- Assemble the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Avocado and Toppings: Gently fold in the diced avocado and sprinkle tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips on top for added crunch.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill for 10-15 minutes in the fridge to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, add sliced jalapeños or extra chili powder to the dressing.
- If you don’t have avocado, consider using guacamole, vegan sour cream, or hummus for creaminess.
- For extra protein, add grilled tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas.
- If prepping in advance, store the salad and dressing separately and add the avocado and tortilla strips right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
