Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRubamba RestaurantMexican Salad Recipe

Mexican Salad Recipe

Inspired by Rubamba Restaurant
Time20m
Serves2

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. 1

    Prepare the Mesclun Greens

    In a large salad bowl, add 2 cups of mesclun greens as the base of your salad.

  2. 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

  1. 3

    Incorporate Black Beans

    Rinse and drain 1 cup of black beans. Add them to the salad bowl on top of the greens.

  2. 4

    Mix in Pico de Gallo

    Spoon 1 cup of pico de gallo over the black beans, spreading it evenly.

  3. 5

    Slice the Avocado

    Cut the medium fresh avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Slice the avocado into thin pieces and arrange them on top of the salad.

Dress and Serve

  1. 6

    Add Hot Sauce

    Drizzle hot sauce over the salad to your desired spice level.

  2. 7

    Finish with Mexican Crema

    Finally, drizzle 1 tablespoon of Mexican crema over the salad for a creamy finish.

  3. 8

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss all ingredients together in the salad bowl to combine flavors. Serve immediately.

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