Mexican Salad
Nov 29, 2024 02:58 PM
With a creamy lime dressing, tender roasted sweet potatoes and black beans, this easy Mexican Salad recipe is the healthy salad of my dreams!
Why You’ll Love This Mexican Salad Recipe
Perfect for Meal Prep. Once you’ve prepped this healthy Mexican salad, it’s an easy and delicious on-demand meal.
Both Healthy and Hearty. This modern take on a traditional Mexican salad keeps core Tex-Mex flavors and ingredients but gives them a wholesome spin. It’s packed with good-for-you ingredients that will help keep you satisfied for longer.
Loaded With Yummy Ingredients. Crisp, flavorful, and filling, this easy Mexican salad recipe is the perfect blend of textures and flavor. From the creamy black beans to the tender, spiced sweet potatoes, this salad is packed to the brim with exceptionally delicious ingredients.
Ingredients:
For the Salad
- ¼ cup raw pepitas
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks (about 2 pounds or 5 cups raw or 3 ⅓ cups roasted)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon ground chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 can reduced-sodium black beans (15 ounces) drained and rinsed
- 1 small jalapeño thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)
- 1 small bunch radishes thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro packed
- Crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese, or queso fresco (optional, for serving)
- Tortilla strips or crushed chips (optional, for serving)
- Sliced avocado (optional, for serving)
For the Dressing
- ⅔ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lime (about 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice)
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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