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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the corn, romaine lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, jicama, zucchini, tomatoes, and black beans. Toss gently.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves, if desired.
- 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.
- 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