Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
59%
Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
45 min.
4
492kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Mexican Chopped Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing! Bursting with color and flavor, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With its combination of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and zesty dressing, it’s a dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

This salad is a fantastic option for those seeking a healthy yet delicious meal. Packed with nutritious ingredients like black beans, corn, and jicama, it offers a wonderful balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Plus, it’s vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The addition of crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese adds a savory touch, while the honey-lime dressing ties everything together with a sweet and tangy kick.

Whether you’re serving it as a side dish at your next barbecue, enjoying it as a light lunch, or making it the star of your dinner table, this salad is sure to impress. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a quick and easy option for busy weeknights or meal prep. So grab your ingredients, toss them together, and indulge in a bowl of this delicious Mexican Chopped Salad that’s as healthy as it is satisfying!

Ingredients

  • servings avocado diced ripe
  • 15.5 oz black beans rinsed drained well canned
  • 0.3 cup feta crumbled reduced-fat
  • tbsp cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup ears corn fresh frozen canned uncooked (or or )
  •  garlic clove minced peeled
  • tbsp honey 
  • tsp jalapeno canned chopped for less heat (use )
  • 0.8 cup jicama peeled chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tsp pepper canned chopped for less heat (use )
  • 0.8 cup radishes thinly sliced
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • 2.5 cups the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
  2. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein9.88%
Fat52.13%
Carbs37.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
83.82
Glycemic Load
6.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.68478270199%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Pelargonidin
13.73mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:491.76kcal
24.59%
Fat:30.37g
46.72%
Saturated Fat:4.89g
30.58%
Carbohydrates:49.79g
16.6%
Net Carbohydrates:31.59g
11.49%
Sugar:14.81g
16.46%
Cholesterol:5.02mg
1.67%
Sodium:532.37mg
23.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.96g
25.92%
Vitamin C:72.4mg
87.76%
Vitamin A:3967.97IU
79.36%
Fiber:18.21g
72.83%
Vitamin K:65.11µg
62.01%
Folate:227.91µg
56.98%
Potassium:1222.62mg
34.93%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.61%
Vitamin E:4.89mg
32.62%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.18%
Copper:0.49mg
24.58%
Magnesium:96.07mg
24.02%
Phosphorus:231.73mg
23.17%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.63%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.69%
Vitamin B5:2.06mg
20.58%
Iron:3.69mg
20.49%
Vitamin B3:3.62mg
18.09%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.33%
Calcium:80.66mg
8.07%
Selenium:2.68µg
3.82%
Source:Epicurious