Mexican Salad with Lime Dressing

Directions

  1. 1Combine all salad dressing ingredients and shake or whisk them together, then set aside.
  2. 2Chop all salad ingredients and combine in a large salad bowl.
  3. 3Shake salad dressing again prior to serving and drizzle the top with as much salad dressing as you prefer.
  4. 4Toss salad together and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 head large head Romaine Lettuce, rinsed, chopped and dried
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (or large tomato, diced)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 0.5 English cucumber, sliced
  • 0.5 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Snap peas, whole, optional
  • 0.5 cup corn kernels, canned or freshly cooked
  • 0.33 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium limes Juice of medium limes, about 1/3 cup
  • 0.25 tsp tabasco sauce, or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

large salad bowl

Tips

  • If you aren't a fan of cilantro, you can use parsley instead, but make sure to use lemon juice in the dressing instead of lime.
  • Lime goes well with cilantro and lemon works well with parsley.