Name: Chopped Mexican Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup cooked yellow rice; 1½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes (chopped); ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 large avocado (peeled pitted and diced); 6 green onions (chopped); ¼ cup cilantro leaves; ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoon olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 6 tablespoon sour cream

Chopped Mexican Salad

Serve the flavors of Mexico in this taco style salad for a refreshing change of pace.

Chopped Mexican Salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

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Servings

Ingredients

1½ cup cooked yellow rice
1½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 medium tomatoes chopped
½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
1 large avocado peeled pitted and diced
6 green onions chopped
¼ cup cilantro leaves
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
6 tablespoon sour cream

Instructions

In a large bowl combine rice, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, avocado, onions, cilantro, and cheese and toss lightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide between 6 bowls or plates and garnish each with a tablespoon of sour cream to serve
TIP: Add a sprinkle of taco chips to top off this fiesta with a crunch.

Comments

Jamie Geller

Jul 23, 2013 at 11:06 pm

lol! you inspired me to make this tmrw for lunch with my Greek yogurt! http://ow.ly/nfsi8

Mullertwin

Jul 24, 2012 at 8:26 pm

Great recipe! I did change things up a bit and omitted the rice and used “riced” cauliflower instead, subbed the sour cream with greek yogurt. It was delicious!