Mexican Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
4 servings
15 minutes
Mexican salad with honey-lime dressing is a true symphony of flavors that embodies the fiery temperament of Mexican cuisine. Its roots lie in the traditions of fresh and vibrant dishes where vegetables, beans, and aromatic herbs harmoniously blend together. The light sweetness of honey in the dressing highlights the spiciness of jalapeño while lime adds a refreshing tang. Crunchy romaine lettuce leaves, juicy tomatoes, jicama, and corn create a rich texture while creamy avocado and feta add smoothness. This dish not only delights the palate but also energizes you, making it perfect for a light lunch or party. The salad pairs wonderfully with tacos or fresh tortillas and due to its simplicity can become your favorite Mexican recipe.
1
In a large bowl, mix finely chopped salad leaves, beans, finely chopped tomatoes, finely chopped jicama, corn kernels, thinly sliced radish, finely chopped avocado, finely chopped pepper, and crumbled feta.
- Romaine lettuce: 2.5 glasss
- Canned black beans: 450 g
- Tomatoes: 1.5 piece
- Jicama: 0.8 glass
- Fresh corn kernels: 0.8 glass
- Avocado: 0.5 piece
- Radish: 0.8 glass
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Feta cheese: 0.3 glass
2
In another small bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro, minced garlic, and minced jalapeño pepper.
- Lime juice: 0.3 glass
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Jalapeno pepper: 1 teaspoon
3
Pour the dressing into the salad and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste