Mexican Chopped Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Mexican Chopped Salad, a refreshing blend of crunchy vegetables and zesty lime vinaigrette. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for light lunches or as a colorful side dish at gatherings. Packed with nutrition and customizable to your taste, it comes together in just 15 minutes, offering a delightful addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped bell peppers to the bowl.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the mixed vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg