Best Easy Mexican Side Salad Recipes

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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

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!

EASY MEXICAN SALAD



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This chopped Mexican salad is the best easy side dish for tacos and enchiladas! It's topped with savory cilantro lime dressing and crunchy tortilla strips.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Romaine hearts (8 cups chopped)
2 cups baby greens, like baby kale (optional)
1/4 cup sliced red onions (or Pickled Red Onions)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
4 radishes
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 handful roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Dressing (pick one): Cilantro Lime Dressing, Creamy Cilantro Dressing, Chipotle Ranch, or Taco Salad Dressing (fastest)
Add-ons: Crispy Tortilla Strips, crumbled feta or cotija cheese, chopped avocado, black beans, or chopped cucumber

Steps:

  • If using, make the Crispy Tortilla Strips. Or, make them the day before and store in a sealed container in the pantry until serving.
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing, Creamy Cilantro Dressing (pictured), Chipotle Ranch, or Taco Salad Dressing (fastest!)
  • Chop the romaine. Thinly slice the red onion (follow the instructions at 1:30 of this video). Slice tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the radishes. Defrost the corn. Prepare any other add-on veggies as appropriate. Add a sprinkle of salt on the tomatoes, radishes, and corn to lightly season them.
  • Place the greens on the plate and top with the vegetables (and tortilla strips, if using). Top with the dressing and serve. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Sugar 7.1 g, Sodium 50.8 mg, Fat 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

EASY MEXICAN SIDE SALAD



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Make and share this Easy Mexican Side Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by the80srule

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups leaves lettuce, finely shredded
1 tomatoes, finely diced into small pieces
1 small white onion, finely cut
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
10 tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Toss all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, and serve with sour cream or your favorite salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 89.7, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

SIMPLE MEXICAN SIDE SALAD



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Make and share this Simple Mexican Side Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Prose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup chunky salsa
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise (I like Vegenaise) or 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (I like Vegenaise)
12 ounces romaine lettuce
1 chopped tomato
1 chopped avocado
1/2 cup of crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Mix salsa, ketchup and mayo in small bowl until well blended. Toss with veggies in large salad bowl. Top with crushed chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 220.9, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.3

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