Tex-mex Salad Recipe

Salad Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Slice the Tomatoes

   Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the Black Beans

   Rinse and drain the black beans to remove excess sodium.

4. 4

   Prepare the Corn

   If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cob. If using canned, drain and rinse.

5. 5

   Dice the Onion

   Peel and dice the red onion into small pieces.

6. 6

   Dice the Avocado

   Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out into a bowl. Dice it into small pieces.

7. 7

   Chop the Cilantro

   Wash the cilantro, remove the thick stems, and chop the leaves finely.

8. 8

   Make the Dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

9. 9

   Combine the Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.

10. 10

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

11. 11

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates and enjoy!