Layered Mexican Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Layered Mexican Salad
15 min.
6
224kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Our Layered Mexican Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds while keeping things light and healthy. This vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but it also serves as a fantastic side dish, antipasti, or even a satisfying snack.

Imagine layers of crisp iceberg lettuce, crunchy green bell pepper, and zesty black bean salsa, all topped with creamy avocado slices. The addition of sweet corn and fresh cilantro brings a burst of color and flavor, making this salad as visually appealing as it is delicious. With only 224 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

The homemade vinaigrette, made with fresh lime juice and zest, adds a tangy kick that perfectly complements the ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking for a nutritious meal, this Layered Mexican Salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Dive into this refreshing dish and enjoy the vibrant tastes of Mexico right at your table!

Ingredients

  • medium avocado sliced
  • cups black bean garlic sauce 
  • 0.8 cup corn whole green giant® niblets®
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • clove garlic crushed
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • 1.5 cups lettuce shredded
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • 0.8 teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, layer lettuce, bell pepper, 1 1/4 cups of the salsa and the corn. Top with remaining 3/4 cup salsa and the avocado.
  2. In food processor or blender, process all vinaigrette ingredients except oil until mixed. Gradually pour in oil, processing until thick.
  3. Serve vinaigrette with salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein14.07%
Fat50.37%
Carbs35.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.33
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.3604347952034%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.78mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.95kcal
11.2%
Fat:12.95g
19.92%
Saturated Fat:1.6g
9.97%
Carbohydrates:20.56g
6.85%
Net Carbohydrates:13.41g
4.88%
Sugar:9.93g
11.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:134.52mg
5.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.14g
16.28%
Fiber:7.16g
28.62%
Vitamin K:22.48µg
21.41%
Vitamin C:13.34mg
16.17%
Iron:1.97mg
10.96%
Folate:39.49µg
9.87%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.15%
Potassium:235.84mg
6.74%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.08%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.06%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.03%
Copper:0.08mg
4.17%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Magnesium:14.64mg
3.66%
Vitamin A:182.82IU
3.66%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.24%
Phosphorus:32.29mg
3.23%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.12%
Calcium:10.65mg
1.06%