Mexican Salad Recipe
Mesclun greens, romaine lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo, fresh avocado, hot sauce, and Mexican crema.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Salad Toppings
Dressings and Sauces
Method
Prep the Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Mesclun Greens
In a large salad bowl, add 2 cups of mesclun greens as the base of your salad.
- 2
Add Romaine Lettuce
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add 1 cup to the salad bowl with the mesclun greens. Gently toss to combine.
Add Toppings
- 3
Incorporate Black Beans
Rinse and drain 1 cup of black beans. Add them to the salad bowl on top of the greens.
- 4
Mix in Pico de Gallo
Spoon 1 cup of pico de gallo over the black beans, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Dress and Serve
- 6
Add Hot Sauce
Drizzle hot sauce over the salad to your desired spice level.
- 7
Finish with Mexican Crema
Finally, drizzle 1 tablespoon of Mexican crema over the salad for a creamy finish.
- 8
Toss and Serve
Gently toss all ingredients together in the salad bowl to combine flavors. Serve immediately.
