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Mexican Chopped Salad

Mexican Chopped Salad
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If you’re looking to brighten up your meal with a burst of flavor, this Mexican Chopped Salad is the perfect choice! This vibrant dish combines fresh, colorful veggies and crispy tortilla strips, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s not only visually appealing but also a powerhouse of nutrients, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. The salad is versatile—serve it as a side or enjoy it as a light meal. Packed with textures and flavors, once you try this recipe, you’ll want to make it again and again!

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 medium head romaine lettuce (chopped into approximately 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (diced into 1/4-inch pieces; any color works!)
  • ½ medium red onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • ½ medium jicama (peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 4 medium tomatoes (seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 4 ears corn (or substitute with 1½ cups tiny frozen corn if out of season)
  • 1 ½ cups canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro (plus whole leaves for garnish, if desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, honey, cumin, minced garlic, salt, and both oils until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut corn tortillas into strips, toss with canola oil and sea salt, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Cook fresh corn or thaw frozen corn as needed.
  4. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, bell pepper, onion, jicama, zucchini, tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
  6. Just before serving, add the crispy tortilla strips on top.

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