Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, bursting with fresh ingredients and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with tortilla strips on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the avocado and tortilla strips right before serving to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Cinco de Mayo Salad Recipes, fresh salad, colorful salad, zesty salad, Mexican salad, healthy salad recipes