Mexican Chopped Salad
This Mexican-inspired chopped salad is a vibrant, refreshing take on classic flavors, packed with bold ingredients and a touch of garlic.
A well-crafted salad delivers a mix of textures and flavors, all brought together with a zesty lime vinaigrette that keeps every bite bright and balanced.
Having a chopped salad as a side dish balances out the meal and elevates the overall flavor experience by adding a pop of color and excitement to your plate, leaving you craving more.
With a mix of crisp greens, colorful veggies like corn, and savory vinaigrette, this salad is the perfect complement to your main course.
What’s a chopped salad?
A chopped salad get’s its name from the fact that most, if not all, the ingredients are chopped into bite-size pieces. I’m obsessed with this type of salad because each bite is a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and nutrition.
This recipe is mainly Mexican-inspired. I took a salad I love and added Mexican-inspired ingredients, so it’s not strictly authentic.
Ingredients
- Cabbage – Its versatility and flavor make it the perfect addition, while also being very filling.
- Corn – adds a naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor.
- Tomato – Sweet with a vibrant pop of color.
- Cucumber – Crisp and refreshing, adding a cool crunch and light flavor.
- Red onion – Sweet and mild.
- Cilantro – Fresh and herbaceous.
Vinaigrette Ingredients
- Lime – Tart and zesty.
- Garlic – Savory, nutty and aromatic.
- Extra virgin olive oil – Rich and fruity, adding smoothness and helping to meld all the flavors together.
- Red wine vinegar – Tangy and slightly sharp.
How to make a Mexican chopped salad
In a bowl, combine the prepared salad ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime vinaigrette ingredients until well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, then toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Once the salad is done, Serve it in individual bowls or family-style.
Tips
- Fresh, high-quality ingredients bring vibrant colors, bold flavors, and satisfying textures to every bite.
- Create a delightful mix of textures with crisp cabbage, crunchy seeds, crispy tortilla strips, and creamy avocado.
- Add your favorite protein: grilled chicken, steak or tender carnitas.
- Dressing alert: don’t over do it to avoid soggy greens.
- Add the dressing right before serving to keep the salad fresh and crunchy.
Recommend Tools
- Bowls: the perfect mixing vessels for a smooth blend.
- Whisk: ensures everything combines well for a creamy dressing.
- High-quality knife: makes chopping veggies precise and effortless.
- Garlic press: A quick and efficient tool for mincing garlic.
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Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups kale, roughly chopped
- 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
Lime Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Zest of one lime
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
- To taste salt
- To taste ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the prepared salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lime vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Serve salad in individual bowls or family-style.
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Brenda
This is my favorite salad!
Villa Cocina
Lovely! thanks for the feedback.