Description
Corn Taco Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh ingredients for a delightful culinary experience. With a mix of crispy corn chips, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy avocado, this salad is perfect for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful bowl that promises to impress family and friends, making it an ideal choice for picnics, game nights, or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (about 2 ears)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Corn: Boil water in a pot over medium heat. Add fresh corn and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and cool before cutting off kernels.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice cherry tomatoes and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Add Black Beans: Rinse canned black beans under cold water to remove excess sodium. Drain well and combine with chopped veggies in a mixing bowl.
- Create Your Dressing: Whisk together lime juice with salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Combine Everything: In the mixing bowl, add cooled corn kernels, diced tomatoes, chopped lettuce, black beans, diced avocado, and shredded cheese. Drizzle with lime dressing and gently mix.
- Add Crunch: Just before serving, sprinkle tortilla chips on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg