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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assemble the salad by layering lettuce, beans, tomato, avocado, queso, onion, and radishes. Add cooled corn, shrimp, and tortilla chips.
  • 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.
  • 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