Easiest Mexican Chopped Salad

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Enjoy a refreshing Easiest Mexican Chopped Salad, bursting with black beans, corn, crisp celery, and vibrant peppers. This nutrient-packed salad features creamy avocado and a zesty vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and spices, delivering a delicious balance of flavors. Perfect for meal prep or as a light side dish, this salad is rich in fiber and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice for weight management and overall wellness

What you will need

  • black beans
  • corn
  • celery
  • red bell pepper 
  • red onion
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • chili powder
  • creamy avocado
  • red onions
  • mexican salad dressing

Other ingredients you can add are:

  • cherry tomatoes
  • pinto beans
  • fresh lime juice
  • romain lettuce 
  • honey lime dressing
  • tortilla strips
  • pumpkin seeds

This recipe is perfect to bring to work as a delicious and nutrient-dense meal!

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mexican salad in a bowl with vinaigrette on the left and fork on the right

Mexican Chopped Salad

Melissa Champagne
Super simple, nutrient-dense, plant-based salad. Rich in fiber and vitamins, this salad can be eaten as a meal or as a side for Taco Tuesday!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

  • veggie chopper
  • cutting board
  • chef knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 15 oz can corn
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 red pepper orange is great too
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1 avocado

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp date syrup date paste is great too
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 774IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword avocado, Banana Lemon juice, black beans, celery, cilantro, corn, red onion, red pepper
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