Zesty Mexican Salad Recipes

EVERYDAY MEXICAN SALAD

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This delicious Everyday Mexican Salad recipe is quick and easy to make, totally customizable with your favorite ingredients, and it can work perfectly as a side salad or main dish! See notes above for possible ingredient variations.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 ounces mixed spring greens (or whatever greens you prefer)
1 ripe avocado (peeled pitted and sliced)
half a small red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2/3 cup roughly-chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup pepitas
optional: 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or red wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1 small clove garlic (pressed or minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder))

Steps:

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the salad dressing, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

SPICY MEXICAN SALAD (VEGAN WITH RAW OPTION)

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This originated from an article in Common Ground magazine. If you use sprouted lentils it's 100% raw. To do that you obviously have to plan ahead, so cooked/tinned black beans are a great sub. This salad is super healthy, fresh and tastes great! Serve immediately after preparing, or chill for up to two hours.

Provided by magpie diner

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups corn kernels (fresh or previously frozen)
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados, ripe and chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
1 bell pepper, sliced (any colour but green)
1 cup sprouted lentils (or sub black beans)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or sub parsley)
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 fresh lime juice (about 1-1 1/2 limes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon flax seed oil
2 tablespoons tamari (1 1/2-2 tbsp to taste)
1 tablespoon agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh chili, minced (or sub 1/2 - 1 tsp chili powder)

Steps:

Mix up the dressing first and set aside for flavours to marry.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Add the dressing and toss.

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD

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A colorful, spicy, and refreshing bean and corn salad.

Provided by Karen Castle

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

SPICY MEXICAN SALAD

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Spicy and not to mention healthy salad with corn and black beans that has no oil in it. I grilled corn on the cob and sliced the corn off the cob and used it instead of canned but canned can be used. I serve it with grilled chicken and a slab of cornbread. Yum! This is best if made the night before.

Provided by Crazycook in PA

Categories Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces diced green chilies, drained
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a medium size bowl, add all the ingredients.
Stir and cover and refrigerate at least several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1090.6, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.7

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ZESTY MEXICAN SALAD

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Tasty and Colorful pasta salad. Always a winner ! Can easily adjust the spice to your taste. I like it to have a little zip.

Provided by Suzie 5

Categories Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup taco sauce, hotness to taste. I use medium
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
5 -10 drops hot pepper sauce (tabasco )
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine mayo, taco sauce, vinegar, chili powder, onoin salt and hot pepper sauce. Add cooled pasta and remaining ingredients. Blend well, Cover and refrigerate.

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