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Mexican Chopped Salad Recipe

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This Mexican Chopped Salad is a refreshing, vibrant, and flavorful dish packed with fresh veggies, crispy tortilla strips, and a tangy lime-honey dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light main course.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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 ½ inch pieces

1 medium bell pepper, diced into ¼-inch pieces

½ medium red onion, diced into ¼-inch pieces

½ medium jicama, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces

1 medium zucchini, diced into ¼-inch pieces

4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced into ¼-inch pieces

4 ears of corn (or 1½ cups frozen sweet corn)

1 ½ cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus whole cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: Combine lime juice, honey, cumin, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Gradually add the oils while stirring continuously. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Stack tortillas, cut into halves, then slice into thin strips. Drizzle with canola oil and sea salt, toss to coat, and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the corn: Microwave two ears of corn for 3 ½ minutes, let cool, then remove the husks and silks. Cut the kernels off the cob.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the corn, romaine lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, jicama, zucchini, tomatoes, and black beans. Toss gently.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves, if desired.
  6. Serve: Top the salad with baked tortilla strips or serve them separately for guests to add themselves.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier salad, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of chili powder to the dressing.
  • For a richer texture, add diced avocado to the salad.
  • For a heartier version, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.
  • Store the tortilla strips separately from the salad to maintain their crispiness.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg