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Mexican Salad

The most DELICIOUS salad that eats like a meal! This Mexican Salad is loaded with seasoned shrimp, black beans, corn, tomato, avocado, and queso fresco, then topped with homemade cilantro lime vinaigrette. Restaurant-quality... right in your own kitchen!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 2 Romaine hearts washed & chopped
  • 1/2 pound cooked shrimp medium size
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 2 radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 bag TOSTITOS® Hint of Lime

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook until charred, stirring often. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.
  2. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Add the shrimp and saute for 1 minute, then add the seasonings and saute 1 minute more to incorporate flavors. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  3. Assemble the salad by layering lettuce, beans, tomato, avocado, queso, onion, and radishes. Add cooled corn, shrimp, and tortilla chips.
  4. Prepare the dressing by adding the lime juice, cilantro, avocado, jalapeño, garlic, and seasonings to a food processor and pulse to combine. With the blade running, add the olive oil and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad as desired.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Substitute chicken, beef, or tofu for the shrimp
  • Substitute shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese for the queso fresco
  • Use any of your favorite salad dressings
  • Add fresh sliced jalapeño to the salad for extra spice
  • Top with salsa or guacamole for a flavorful twist
  • Crumble tortilla chips on top for a delicious crunch in every bite

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 803mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g